Early-Shift Grower Assistant - Horticulture

METROLINA GREENHOUSES LLC; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Mid-year bonus

End-of-year bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Military leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Assistance program

Giveaways

Job summary

METROLINA GREENHOUSES LLC is seeking an Assistant Grower in Huntersville, NC to manage plant development in designated areas, monitor growing conditions, and ensure crop quality. You will learn irrigation, nutrition needs, and apply pesticides as directed, while supporting safety and training requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and continuous process improvements across departments, with outdoor work and seasonal hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop hygiene practices.
• Stay up to date on all required trainings.
• Manage daily assignments and priorities to maintain top health and quality of plants in your area.
• 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
• 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

Skills

Team communication

Fast-paced

Independent work

Attention to detail

Irrigation knowledge

Flexible hours

Basic science

Willing to learn

Continuous improvement

Education

Horticulture education

Job description

METROLINA GREENHOUSES LLC is seeking an Assistant Grower in Huntersville, NC to manage plant development in designated areas, monitor growing conditions, and ensure crop quality. You will learn irrigation, nutrition needs, and apply pesticides as directed, while supporting safety and training requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and continuous process improvements across departments, with outdoor work and seasonal hours.