Assistant Grower

bachmansinc; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings account/PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision

Life and AD&D

Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

401(K)

Pet Insurance

Wellness

EAP

Job summary

Bachman’s is looking for an Assistant Grower to join our Green House team in Minnesota. In this role you will work with experienced Growers to produce healthy greenhouse crops through watering, fertilization, environmental control, crop protection, and identifying issues.

Join a full-time, union position with comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment. If you’re dependable and enjoy plants, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Seasonal greenhouse production experience.
• Must be able to obtain chemical applicators license if necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to operate motorized equipment according to set standards.
• Must be able to perform physical work including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Assist Growers in producing greenhouse crops, including watering, fertilization, environmental control, and crop protection.
• Learn duties involved with crop production and greenhouse operation.
• Provide work direction to lower classifications.
• Work rotating weekend shifts.
• Assist in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Greenhouse production

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Tools

Chemical applicators license

Job description

Assistant Grower

Full Time Union Position: (M-F, weekends during peak times) Hiring Immediately

Bachman’s is committed to creating a caring environment while inspiring a passion for bringing beauty to life.

Join Bachman’s Green House team as an Assistant Grower! In this role, you’ll work alongside our experienced Growers to help produce healthy, beautiful greenhouse crops through watering, fertilization, environmental control, crop protection, and identifying insect, disease, and nutrient issues.

If you’re looking for steady, full-time employment, great benefits, a positive work environment, and a team that shares your passion for plants, this could be the opportunity for you.

POSITION DUTIES

• Assist Growers in the production of greenhouse crops - watering, fertilization, environmental control, application of crop protection products, identification of insect, disease and nutrient issues.
• Learn all duties and requirements involved with crop production and greenhouse operation.
• Provide work direction to lower classifications.
• Work rotating weekend shift
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one season of greenhouse production experience.
• Must be able and willing to obtain chemical applicators license if necessary.
• Minimum of one season of greenhouse production experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to operate motorized equipment according to set standards.
• Must be able to perform physical work including moving and/or lifting up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to move and/or lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis from ground level up to 5 ½ feet.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings account/PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability, Accident, Critical Illness
• 401(K)
• ID Watchdog
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (6/year)

Compensation: $22.64/hour

Don't settle, come grow with us!

Bachman's is an Equal Opportunity Employer