Cannabis Senior Grower Soli Organic Jobs

SUMMARY: The Senior Grower will work with the site management team to ensure that all aspects of growing processes are operating effectively. The Sr. Grower coordinates efforts aimed at optimizing all aspects of the site’s product growing function throughout the entire growth process, including but not limited to, team management, plant handling, collection, analysis of environmental and production data. A significant component of this position is the ability to consistently deliver on high priority projects simultaneously as well as assist all Greenhouse/Biofarm Operations teams and management in a wide range of different activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Non-Essential Functions are preceded by an *)

• Responsible for the environmental climate control, overseeing agriculture equipment and instruments, such as heating systems, humidity controls, irrigation systems, fertilizer units, water storage tanks, electrical and computer systems, and controls
• Utilizes and integrates new and existing growing technology
• Oversees crop production in assigned areas
• Analyzes insect and disease conditions and implements appropriate control measures
• Develops crop fertilization plan and oversees fertilization of crops by Growers and Grower Assistants
• Maintains pesticide and irrigation records up to date
• Researches and compiles safety controls procedures
• Performs fertilizers calculations
• Supervises and directs the assigned Assistant Growers and Growers
• Determines biological orders based on scouting & reports
• Works closely with the Site General Manager to achieve maximum growth & crop production
• Responsible for developing seeding plan with the site General Manager
• Assists the General Manager with budget development and expense allocation
• Reports any departmental discrepancies or problems to the site General Manager
• Monitors production at an off-site facility
• Leads ongoing growth activities and communicates effectively with all management
• Provides technical expertise to Greenhouse personnel
• Assists in scheduling of planting, fertilization, and harvesting
• Monitors crops for optimal growth
• Ensures safety as the number one priority and conducts daily self-checks of all assigned areas as also, promotes safety with actions and corrects unsafe findings immediately
• Adheres to all safety and food safety guidelines
• Reports and is accountable for notifying the site General Manager of observed safety concerns
• Maintains a clean working environment
• *Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, foreign equivalent or related field required
• 7 years of growing experience in greenhouse and irrigation systems.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, food safety programs, GMPs, food defense, and HACCP

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bi-lingual English & Spanish preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Teamwork and flexibility to get the job done
• Ability to identify insects and plant diseases
• Highly proficient in the knowledge of fertilization calculations
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate people
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365
• Highly organized and detailed oriented

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work requires extensive time in warm, humid greenhouses, where summertime indoor temperatures can be very hot.

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
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. with occasional lift up to 50 lbs.
• May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of racking and containers
• Frequent handling/grasping and frequent fine finger manipulation

TRAVEL:

Minimal

COGNITIVE/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to observe and identify surroundings; judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they are; and discern color, texture, shape, and size relative to plants
• Ability to distinguish sounds and comprehend and exchange detailed information, including conveying it to others accurately, loudly, and quickly.
• Concentrate, recognize, remember, reason, and make decisions.

Soli Organic, utilizes E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. In the event you require reasonable accommodation to apply for this job, please contact our company and appropriate assistance will be provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrisonburg, VA 22802: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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