1st Shift Assistant - Grower

Metrolina Greenhouses; Huntersville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) Plan with matching

Bonus opportunities (mid-year and end‑

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programs

Company-wide giveaways

Zusammenfassung

Metrolina Greenhouses is seeking an Assistant Grower to oversee plant development in designated areas, ensuring optimal growing conditions under supervision. You will monitor irrigation, nutrition, and health, applying growth regulators as directed, and documenting all procedures.

Daily responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, keeping work areas clean, and coordinating with growers to improve processes.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Ensure safety policies and crop hygiene practices are followed and enforced.
• Stay up to date on required trainings.
• Manage daily assignments and priorities from the grower to maintain plant health and quality.
• Learn and identify irrigation and nutritional needs; water and fertilize as needed.
• Apply pesticides and growth regulators as directed and per safety procedures.
• Assess plant health daily and report issues.
• Collaborate to identify ways to improve processes across areas such as logistics and placement.
• Care for and maintain the work area daily.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve common goals.
• Adhere to all training instructions and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Math skills

Reading skills

Team communication

Physical work

Independent work

Attention to detail

Irrigation knowledge

Flexibility

Basic science concepts

Willingness to learn

Continuous improvement

Ausbildung

Horticulture education or related field

Greenhouse/agricultural experience

Jobbeschreibung

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

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

Benefits For Metrolina Greenhouses Full-Time Employees

Full-time positions provide the following benefits: a 401(k) Plan with matching, two bonuses (mid-year and end-of-year sales goal), paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, military leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employee discounts, employee assistance programs, company-wide giveaways, and additional perks.

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. Candidate may be required to enter confined spaces for certain tasks as well as be required to work at heights over 5 feet.

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.