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Position Summary

The Assistant Grower is responsible for the proper care of the plant development in their designated area(s), including but not limited to the principles and practices of plant cultivation and quality of the work done on the crops. This position will also monitor and adjust processes to the best growing conditions for all crops as trained or directed by growing leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies (worker safety, food safety, etc.) are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop hygiene practices.
• Stay up to date on all required trainings.
• Manage daily assignments and priorities from the grower and other team members to maintain top health and quality of plants in your assigned area. Ensure all necessary steps are taken to ensure top quality of plants across various seasons.
• Learn and accurately identify irrigation and nutritional needs of various crops and carry out watering and fertilizing as needed.
• Apply chemical pesticides and growth regulators as directed by the grower and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Assess plant health daily to identify and report any disease, insect problem, or abnormalities
• Work with growers and the rest of our great team to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics, placement, etc. Test and document new methods.
• Care and upkeep of the work area, including walkways, each day.
• Collaborate with and support other departments and managers, working as a team to accomplish a common goal.
• Adhere to all general job training instructions, safe work practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 
  Intermediate math skills
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently as the task requires
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts
• Desire to continue learning and takes the initiative to learn new best practices
• Dedicated to continuous improvement, and sharing and building on new ideas across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture education or related field
• Greenhouse, nursery, or agricultural experience
• Comfort working with basic science concepts relevant to the department

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including but not limited to the weather elements, dust, and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively for full shift without assistance. Candidate must have the ability to certify and operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility. Candidates must also be able to utilize all chemicals required within the Horticulture department as assigned and follow all safety protocols.

Candidates must have the ability to get certified and utilize all required PPE, such as spray suits, respirators, etc.

Schedules for this position varies based on business needs. Our Huntersville location has weekend requirements during peak season, and our York location schedule may vary from early shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Apply for this job with Metrolina Greenhouses Inc.

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Position Summary

The Assistant Grower is responsible for the proper care of the plant development in their designated area(s), including but not limited to the principles and practices of plant cultivation and quality of the work done on the crops. This position will also monitor and adjust processes to the best growing conditions for all crops as trained or directed by growing leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies (worker safety, food safety, etc.) are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop hygiene practices.
• Stay up to date on all required trainings.
• Manage daily assignments and priorities from the grower and other team members to maintain top health and quality of plants in your assigned area. Ensure all necessary steps are taken to ensure top quality of plants across various seasons.
• Learn and accurately identify irrigation and nutritional needs of various crops and carry out watering and fertilizing as needed.
• Apply chemical pesticides and growth regulators as directed by the grower and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Assess plant health daily to identify and report any disease, insect problem, or abnormalities
• Work with growers and the rest of our great team to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics, placement, etc. Test and document new methods.
• Care and upkeep of the work area, including walkways, each day.
• Collaborate with and support other departments and managers, working as a team to accomplish a common goal.
• Adhere to all general job training instructions, safe work practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 
  Intermediate math skills
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently as the task requires
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts
• Desire to continue learning and takes the initiative to learn new best practices
• Dedicated to continuous improvement, and sharing and building on new ideas across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture education or related field
• Greenhouse, nursery, or agricultural experience
• Comfort working with basic science concepts relevant to the department

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including but not limited to the weather elements, dust, and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively for full shift without assistance. Candidate must have the ability to certify and operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility. Candidates must also be able to utilize all chemicals required within the Horticulture department as assigned and follow all safety protocols.

Candidates must have the ability to get certified and utilize all required PPE, such as spray suits, respirators, etc.

Schedules for this position varies based on business needs. Our Huntersville location has weekend requirements during peak season, and our York location schedule may vary from early shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Apply for this job with Metrolina Greenhouses Inc.

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

Assistant Grower -Spray Technician

To be successful in this job you must be:

• Results driven to help in the production of quality products
• Innovative
• An effective, reliable, and dependable team player

Position Summary:

The Spray Technician is an Assistant Grower in charge of the pest control. A successful Spray Tech needs to have knowledge of most important diseases and insects that affect crops produced by Metrolina Greenhouses and the broad range of products used to prevent and treat them. They also will need to have full knowledge of the equipment used, such as sprayers, injectors, and drenching equipment. The job requires knowing all policies, procedures, and strategies to be effective and applied in a safe manner. This position does not have any direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply pesticides with the TracFog, Hydraulic sprayers, injectors, drenching, or other specified methods depending on the crop and pesticide
• Follow all safety protocols and requirements, such as proper for REI (Re-entry Interval)
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment, including but not limited to tractors, spray tanks, etc. daily
• Ensure proper disposal of pesticides, follow all rules and regulations
• Maintain knowledge of equipment, chemicals, and sprays techniques
• Ensure all applications are properly recorded
• Ensure correct section, area, and crops are treat as scheduled or assigned
• Always ensure you have identified pesticides in use: Brand name or common name of pesticides, and pest to be controlled as target of the application
• Apply the proper amount of pesticide (or concentrate and amount of diluent) by weight or volume to the areas defined by the grower
• Ensure always abiding by PPE requirements
• Facilitate trials on new products prior to commercial use as requested
• Scout by placing and recording yellow cards or pest traps for pets and diseases
• Complete IPM reports for management review and action planning
• Verify pest and disease infestation trends, and ensure reported in a timely matter
• Receive biological products and store them in the designated area and programs
• Coordinate with management on all biological programs and implementation
• Apply the respective biologics assigned to each crop and/or programs
• Ensure biological product orders are placed on time
• May be asked to assist with facility pruning weeding, spacing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate math skills in order to properly calculate tank mixes
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture education or related field is highly preferred
• Greenhouses, nursery, or agricultural experience
• Ability to recognize electrical/mechanical issues
• Have a thorough working knowledge of greenhouse machinery and processes
• 6+ months assistant growing or handling and applying pesticides experience

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements including dust and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively for full shift without assistance. Candidate must have the ability to certify and operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to tractor operation. Candidates must also be able to utilize all chemicals required within the Horticulture department as assigned and follow all safety protocols.

Candidates must have the ability to get certified and utilize all required PPE, such as spray suits, respirators, etc. Schedules for this position varies based on business needs. Our York location schedule may vary from early shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months. Our Huntersville location has a weekend requirement during peak season.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Monday-Friday
6:55am -4:30pm
Some overtime and weekend may be required

Apply for this job with Metrolina Greenhouses Inc.

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

Assistant Grower -Spray Technician

To be successful in this job you must be:

• Results driven to help in the production of quality products
• Innovative
• An effective, reliable, and dependable team player

Position Summary:

The Spray Technician is an Assistant Grower in charge of the pest control. A successful Spray Tech needs to have knowledge of most important diseases and insects that affect crops produced by Metrolina Greenhouses and the broad range of products used to prevent and treat them. They also will need to have full knowledge of the equipment used, such as sprayers, injectors, and drenching equipment. The job requires knowing all policies, procedures, and strategies to be effective and applied in a safe manner. This position does not have any direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply pesticides with the TracFog, Hydraulic sprayers, injectors, drenching, or other specified methods depending on the crop and pesticide
• Follow all safety protocols and requirements, such as proper for REI (Re-entry Interval)
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment, including but not limited to tractors, spray tanks, etc. daily
• Ensure proper disposal of pesticides, follow all rules and regulations
• Maintain knowledge of equipment, chemicals, and sprays techniques
• Ensure all applications are properly recorded
• Ensure correct section, area, and crops are treat as scheduled or assigned
• Always ensure you have identified pesticides in use: Brand name or common name of pesticides, and pest to be controlled as target of the application
• Apply the proper amount of pesticide (or concentrate and amount of diluent) by weight or volume to the areas defined by the grower
• Ensure always abiding by PPE requirements
• Facilitate trials on new products prior to commercial use as requested
• Scout by placing and recording yellow cards or pest traps for pets and diseases
• Complete IPM reports for management review and action planning
• Verify pest and disease infestation trends, and ensure reported in a timely matter
• Receive biological products and store them in the designated area and programs
• Coordinate with management on all biological programs and implementation
• Apply the respective biologics assigned to each crop and/or programs
• Ensure biological product orders are placed on time
• May be asked to assist with facility pruning weeding, spacing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate math skills in order to properly calculate tank mixes
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture education or related field is highly preferred
• Greenhouses, nursery, or agricultural experience
• Ability to recognize electrical/mechanical issues
• Have a thorough working knowledge of greenhouse machinery and processes
• 6+ months assistant growing or handling and applying pesticides experience

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements including dust and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively for full shift without assistance. Candidate must have the ability to certify and operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to tractor operation. Candidates must also be able to utilize all chemicals required within the Horticulture department as assigned and follow all safety protocols.

Candidates must have the ability to get certified and utilize all required PPE, such as spray suits, respirators, etc. Schedules for this position varies based on business needs. Our York location schedule may vary from early shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months. Our Huntersville location has a weekend requirement during peak season.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Monday-Friday
6:55am -4:30pm
Some overtime and weekend may be required

Apply for this job with Metrolina Greenhouses Inc.

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

Position Summary

A grower is responsible for ensuring crops are of the highest quality that are grown to pre-determined specifications, providing direct supervision to their assistant growers, establishing sound cultural practices, and providing a safe environment for the growing staff as well as for the general workforce. The ability to prioritize and solve problems, handle constructive criticism, and manage with ethical demeanor are traits that are sought for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• 
  Crop Culture / Overall Plant Health and Knowledge
  
  • Irrigation and Fertilization: Knowing and understanding specific irrigation and fertilization systems to achieve accurate applications in a defined set of parameters
    
    • Monitors and reports Ec and pH daily
    • Mixes and applies the correct rates (ppm) of fertilizers
    • Recognizes crop requirements as it relates to environmental influences
  • IPM-Integrated Pest Management: understands and implements any and all available resources to maintain a pest population to desirable threshold
  • PGR- Plant Growth Regulators – Recognizes and implements a comprehensive PGR program through 5 processes: chemical choice, application within the crop cycle, plant physiology within the crop schedule, time of application and checking various controls.

• 
  Trials
  
  • Follow trial guidelines
  • Exert proper controls
  • Exercise proper upkeep and follow through provide documentation through written hypothesis, results and conclusion
  • create photo documentation to be included in the trail presentation

• 
  Understanding Schedules
  
  • Must be able to stay within preset parameters
  • Updates schedules on a constant basis
  • Be able to recognize proper growth within set schedules

• 
  Basic understanding of Plant Physiology

• 
  Personnel
  
  • Teach/Train assistant growers according to their job description.
  • Proactive preparedness
  • Manage respectful of company policy
  • Ability to resolve conflicts consistently and communicate issues to the Head Grower/Director
• Miscellaneous
  
  • Recognizes electrical/mechanical issues and reports them immediately.
  • Maintains list of maintenance needs.
  • Have a thorough working knowledge of greenhouse machinery and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) preferred and a minimum of 5 years of experience with another commercial greenhouse; OR
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an assistant grower with Metrolina Greenhouses, and at least 1 year experience as a grower in training at Metrolina.
• Flexible Hours: Weekend, Holiday and Overtime hours may be required.
• Basic Office 365 working knowledge, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Be willing to obtain North Carolina Pesticide License
• Communication skills and Interpersonal Communication Skills (reading, writing, speaking)- must be sufficient to interact with a diverse group of people.

Job Setting & Physical Demands

• Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties.
• Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust, allergens, extensive temperature ranges, and full sun exposure
• As a manager, candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends as business needs arise, including the possibility of 7-day work weeks in peak seasons. Employee must have the ability to lift 50 pounds unaided.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Apply for this job with Metrolina Greenhouses Inc.

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

Assistant Grower -Spray Technician

To be successful in this job you must be:

• Results driven to help in the production of quality products
• Innovative
• An effective, reliable, and dependable team player

Position Summary:

The Spray Technician is an Assistant Grower in charge of the pest control. A successful Spray Tech needs to have knowledge of most important diseases and insects that affect crops produced by Metrolina Greenhouses and the broad range of products used to prevent and treat them. They also will need to have full knowledge of the equipment used, such as sprayers, injectors, and drenching equipment. The job requires knowing all policies, procedures, and strategies to be effective and applied in a safe manner. This position does not have any direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply pesticides with the TracFog, Hydraulic sprayers, injectors, drenching, or other specified methods depending on the crop and pesticide
• Follow all safety protocols and requirements, such as proper for REI (Re-entry Interval)
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment, including but not limited to tractors, spray tanks, etc. daily
• Ensure proper disposal of pesticides, follow all rules and regulations
• Maintain knowledge of equipment, chemicals, and sprays techniques
• Ensure all applications are properly recorded
• Ensure correct section, area, and crops are treat as scheduled or assigned
• Always ensure you have identified pesticides in use: Brand name or common name of pesticides, and pest to be controlled as target of the application
• Apply the proper amount of pesticide (or concentrate and amount of diluent) by weight or volume to the areas defined by the grower
• Ensure always abiding by PPE requirements
• Facilitate trials on new products prior to commercial use as requested
• Scout by placing and recording yellow cards or pest traps for pets and diseases
• Complete IPM reports for management review and action planning
• Verify pest and disease infestation trends, and ensure reported in a timely matter
• Receive biological products and store them in the designated area and programs
• Coordinate with management on all biological programs and implementation
• Apply the respective biologics assigned to each crop and/or programs
• Ensure biological product orders are placed on time
• May be asked to assist with facility pruning weeding, spacing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate math skills in order to properly calculate tank mixes
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture education or related field is highly preferred
• Greenhouses, nursery, or agricultural experience
• Ability to recognize electrical/mechanical issues
• Have a thorough working knowledge of greenhouse machinery and processes
• 6+ months assistant growing or handling and applying pesticides experience

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements including dust and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively for full shift without assistance. Candidate must have the ability to certify and operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to tractor operation. Candidates must also be able to utilize all chemicals required within the Horticulture department as assigned and follow all safety protocols.

Candidates must have the ability to get certified and utilize all required PPE, such as spray suits, respirators, etc. Schedules for this position varies based on business needs. Our York location schedule may vary from early shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months. Our Huntersville location has a weekend requirement during peak season.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Monday-Friday
6:55am -4:30pm
Some overtime and weekend may be required

Apply for this job with Metrolina Greenhouses Inc.

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

Assistant Grower -Spray Technician

To be successful in this job you must be:

• Results driven to help in the production of quality products
• Innovative
• An effective, reliable, and dependable team player

Position Summary:

The Spray Technician is an Assistant Grower in charge of the pest control. A successful Spray Tech needs to have knowledge of most important diseases and insects that affect crops produced by Metrolina Greenhouses and the broad range of products used to prevent and treat them. They also will need to have full knowledge of the equipment used, such as sprayers, injectors, and drenching equipment. The job requires knowing all policies, procedures, and strategies to be effective and applied in a safe manner. This position does not have any direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply pesticides with the TracFog, Hydraulic sprayers, injectors, drenching, or other specified methods depending on the crop and pesticide
• Follow all safety protocols and requirements, such as proper for REI (Re-entry Interval)
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment, including but not limited to tractors, spray tanks, etc. daily
• Ensure proper disposal of pesticides, follow all rules and regulations
• Maintain knowledge of equipment, chemicals, and sprays techniques
• Ensure all applications are properly recorded
• Ensure correct section, area, and crops are treat as scheduled or assigned
• Always ensure you have identified pesticides in use: Brand name or common name of pesticides, and pest to be controlled as target of the application
• Apply the proper amount of pesticide (or concentrate and amount of diluent) by weight or volume to the areas defined by the grower
• Ensure always abiding by PPE requirements
• Facilitate trials on new products prior to commercial use as requested
• Scout by placing and recording yellow cards or pest traps for pets and diseases
• Complete IPM reports for management review and action planning
• Verify pest and disease infestation trends, and ensure reported in a timely matter
• Receive biological products and store them in the designated area and programs
• Coordinate with management on all biological programs and implementation
• Apply the respective biologics assigned to each crop and/or programs
• Ensure biological product orders are placed on time
• May be asked to assist with facility pruning weeding, spacing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate math skills in order to properly calculate tank mixes
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture education or related field is highly preferred
• Greenhouses, nursery, or agricultural experience
• Ability to recognize electrical/mechanical issues
• Have a thorough working knowledge of greenhouse machinery and processes
• 6+ months assistant growing or handling and applying pesticides experience

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements including dust and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively for full shift without assistance. Candidate must have the ability to certify and operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to tractor operation. Candidates must also be able to utilize all chemicals required within the Horticulture department as assigned and follow all safety protocols.

Candidates must have the ability to get certified and utilize all required PPE, such as spray suits, respirators, etc. Schedules for this position varies based on business needs. Our York location schedule may vary from early shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months. Our Huntersville location has a weekend requirement during peak season.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Monday-Friday
6:55am -4:30pm
Some overtime and weekend may be required

Apply for this job with Metrolina Greenhouses

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.