Greenhouse Grower Assistant

Metrolina Greenhouses; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC is seeking an Assistant Grower to oversee plant care in designated areas, optimize growing conditions, and monitor processes for top crop health. You will learn irrigation and nutrition needs, apply pesticides per safety guidelines, and report plant health daily to growers.

This role requires physical work, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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.

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.
• 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

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Team communication

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Irrigation needs

Flexible hours

Basic science

Continuous learning

Continuous improvement

Education

Horticulture education

Job description

Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC is seeking an Assistant Grower to oversee plant care in designated areas, optimize growing conditions, and monitor processes for top crop health. You will learn irrigation and nutrition needs, apply pesticides per safety guidelines, and report plant health daily to growers.

This role requires physical work, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.