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Lead and Assistant Growers Needed

Under the direction of the Head Grower, the Lead and Assistant Grower is responsible for ensuring plants are grown optimally and on time to meet internal specifications and customer requirements. This person will be detail-oriented, driven by challenge, and successful in a fast-paced working environment.

This position requires an energetic and self-motivated, individual that demonstrates leadership. This person will have the opportunity to take ownership of his/her area and cross-train with other technicians in the area to become more valuable for American Color and provide support as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the quality of the plants to be grown utilizing best practices
• Monitor and report environmental conditions of greenhouse
• Scout daily for insects and disease pressure in plants
• Assist in applying biological control agents
• Responsible for all operational requirements in the assigned greenhouse. This includes maintenance notification, irrigation, fertilization, growing environment monitoring, sanitation efforts
• Responsible for the daily review of plant quality. Raises issues immediately so that prompt action can be taken
• Responsible for minor maintenance repairs or for notifying maintenance of any concerns which could result in delays
• Responsible for operating machinery/equipment in a professional, safe manner, as determined by OSHA guidelines or manufacturer’s instructions

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field or High School and equivalent years of experience in a growing position.
• Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations and analysis
• 5 yrs. of experience in a related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment
• Bilingual, English & Spanish

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive attitude, good attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with other teammates
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Excellent time-management skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• Moderate noise level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work flexible hours (8-10+ Hrs.)
• Must be able to stand for periods of 8 – 10+ hours during a regular workday
• May involve some repetitive motions * While performing job duties, you may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Greenhouse Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

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