2nd Shift Assistant Grower - Horticulture Tech

Metrolina Greenhouses; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC seeks a 2nd Shift Assistant Grower to care for plant development in designated areas. You will monitor growing conditions, support irrigation and nutrition, and help ensure top crop quality across seasons.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to training, with flexibility in schedule and a strong view toward process improvement and collaboration with the grower and other departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: ability to communicate with the team; fast-paced and physical environment; able to work both in a team and independently; high attention to detail and organization; ability to identify irrigation needs for various crops; flexible hours during peak seasons; comfortable with basic science and math concepts; eager to learn and improve; committed to continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies are followed and crop hygiene maintained; stay updated on trainings; manage daily assignments and priorities from the grower and team; identify irrigation and nutritional needs and perform watering and fertilizing; apply pesticides and growth regulators per safety procedures; assess plant health and report issues; collaborate with growers to improve processes; maintain clean work areas; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Horticulture background

Job description

Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC seeks a 2nd Shift Assistant Grower to care for plant development in designated areas. You will monitor growing conditions, support irrigation and nutrition, and help ensure top crop quality across seasons.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to training, with flexibility in schedule and a strong view toward process improvement and collaboration with the grower and other departments.