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SUBJECT: JOB DESCRIPTION – ASSISTANT GROWER

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Grower

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Head Grower

CLASSIFICATION: Salary Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES: 0-5 Direct; 1-25 Indirect

1.0 JOB SUMMARY

The basic function of the Assistant Grower (AG) is to assistant in the management of all growing activities in the fields and greenhouses. The AG is responsible for proper care of plants in the greenhouses, including applying principles and practices of plant propagation, cultivation, and protection. The AG focuses on cleaning, weeding, spot watering, plant health checks, inventory counts, and team supervision. When not performing essential duties listed below, the AG is required to perform other duties as assigned by the Head Grower (HG). The AG’s primary responsibilities are broken down into the following categories:

1.1 General Management and Supervision

1.2 Growing

2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following represents the list of essential duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Grower. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Head Grower.

2.1 General Management and Supervision Responsibilities:

2.1.1 Lead small groups to accomplish tasks in the Growing Division.

2.1.2 Follow standard operating procedures and comply with all safety regulations, ensuring members of the team do as well.

2.1.3 Adhere to overall company policies and procedures.

2.1.4 Take any reasonable action necessary to carry out responsibilities of the position, so long as such action does not deviate from established company policies and is consistent with the company mission and vision and sound business judgment.

2.2 Growing Responsibilities:

2.2.1 Discuss and plan plant growing activities with the Head Grower that are consistent with operation schedules.

2.2.2 Monitor growing conditions and discuss changes in humidity, moisture, temperature, and other environmental conditions with the HG to ensure conformance with quality standards.

2.2.3 Scout for and identify crop issues, bringing them to the attention of the HG.

2.2.4 Maintain detailed records of crop activities and observations, including pesticide applications and growth records.

2.2.5 Learn and adopt new growing techniques and technologies, staying current with best practices in the horticulture industry.

2.2.6 Perform daily work such as, but not limited to cleaning and disinfecting the greenhouses, flats, pots, tools, and work areas; transplanting, pruning, propagating; weeding, applying fertilizer or pesticides; and performing observation walkthroughs.

3.0 COLLATERAL DUTIES

3.1 Additional duties as assigned by the HG.

4.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The following positions directly report to the Assistant Grower, when assigned:

4.1 Growing Team Leads4.2 General agricultural laborers

5.0 JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Education: College or University graduate (preferred), with studies in horticulture, agriculture, botany, or biology preferred; or equivalent experience in nursery production.

5.2 Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a nursery environment, preferably in a greenhouse with experience in growing perennials, shrubs, and small fruit plants.

5.3 Skills: Basic computer skills with the ability to learn and use new programs and applications. Must have highly effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly in English is required, with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred. Ability to select from a variety of established growing management procedures. Other skills required are attention to detail, keen observation skills, ability to follow strict protocols, work well both independently and as a team, and outstanding interpersonal skills with experience dealing with difficult or challenging employees.

5.4 Physical: Full use of all senses, including physical ability to stand continually, and sit, crouch, bend, reach, walk, climb and maneuver around racking/shelving, farm equipment, packaging equipment, and service areas, including outside in all types of weather conditions. Ability to lift 40 lbs. during job duties.

5.5 Mental: Able to organize and manage information related to growing management.

6.0 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EVALUATION

The position of Assistant Grower is extremely important to the organization and its future ability to capture and maintain its business position and goals. The AG has significant authority over the growing resources within the organization and will be measured in part by the following performance criteria.

6.1 All the above Duties and Responsibilities are performed in a thorough and timely manner.

6.2 The growing goals and objectives of the Operations Department are met.

6.3 Plants in the greenhouses are successfully planted, maintained, and harvested with minimal losses. Harvested and finished plants meet quality and yield standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• www.degroot-inc.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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