Greenhouse Grower & Systems Lead

Enfield Farms; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Plant Company in Ferndale, WA is seeking a Greenhouse Grower and Systems Manager to oversee crop production and greenhouse systems. You will manage irrigation, fertigation, climate control, and automation to ensure healthy crops and efficient operations.

This hands-on, data-driven role requires experience with controlled environments, plant nutrition, and sensor-based controls; degree in horticulture preferred. Excellent recordkeeping and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in greenhouse growing, controlled environment agriculture, or horticulture.
• Strong understanding of plant nutrition, irrigation and environmental controls.
• Familiarity with greenhouse automation and monitoring systems.
• Ability to diagnose crop and system issues quickly.
• Good recordkeeping and communication skills.
• Degree or certification in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily greenhouse crop production from transplant to harvest.
• Monitor plant health, growth rates, and crop quality.
• Adjust irrigation, fertigation, ventilation, heating, cooling, and shading as needed.
• Maintain optimal environmental conditions for crop performance.
• Scout for pests, diseases, nutrient issues, and stress symptoms.
• Track crop data, system performance, and production records.
• Help plan planting schedules, crop rotations, and production timelines.
• Troubleshoot equipment, sensors, and automation systems.
• Work with maintenance and leadership teams to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure sanitation and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Train staff on growing practices and system use as needed.
• Provide backup coverage to Field grower and crew supervisor as needed.

Skills

Greenhouse growing

Plant nutrition

Environmental controls

Greenhouse automation

Recordkeeping & comms

Hands-on tasks

Education

Degree or certification in horticulture

Tools

Climate computers

Fertigation systems

Sensor-based controls

Job description

Northwest Plant Company in Ferndale, WA is seeking a Greenhouse Grower and Systems Manager to oversee crop production and greenhouse systems. You will manage irrigation, fertigation, climate control, and automation to ensure healthy crops and efficient operations.

This hands-on, data-driven role requires experience with controlled environments, plant nutrition, and sensor-based controls; degree in horticulture preferred. Excellent recordkeeping and teamwork are essential.