Grower 3

Willoway Nurseries, Inc.; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent $26-28 hourly rate depending

Comprehensive benefits package

401k Match after 60 days

Company-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Willoway Nurseries, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Section Grower to manage irrigation cycles, nutrient programs, and environmental controls for crops in their section. You will lead and train a small team, document crop history, and ensure on-time delivery of quality plants.

This outdoor role involves 85-95% time outside with spring hours and a competitive hourly wage, plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a family-owned operation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience/training in horticultural or agricultural field.
• Plant/horticultural knowledge.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and pumphouses.
• Strong interpersonal communication (written & verbal).
• Ability to multi-function and multitask.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Team leadership and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage irrigation cycles and pumphouses in their section.
• Manage all plant nutrient needs for crops in their section including dry fertilizer, fertigation, and acids.
• Manage all environmental controls (heating/venting) to give crops optimal conditions to meet sales deadlines.
• Ensure crops meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Identify pest pressure and collaborate with Plant Healthcare Team to decide on actions.
• Maintain the physical structures of the growing area through direct action and collaboration with Physical Plant.
• Maintain the irrigation system within their section.
• Document crop history and actions.
• Creatively address causes of scrap.
• Lead, train, and manage small team of section growing staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

• Managing irrigation cycles and pumphouses in their section
• Managing all plant nutrient needs for crops in their section including dry fertilizer, fertigation, and acids
• Managing all environmental controls (heating/venting) to give crops optimal conditions to meet sales deadlines
• Ensure crops meet deadlines and quality standards
• Identify pest pressure and collaborate with Plant Healthcare Team to decide on actions
• Maintain the physical structures of the growing area through direct action and collaboration with Physical Plant
• Maintain the irrigation system within their section
• Document crop history and actions
• Creatively address causes of scrap
• Lead, train, and manage small team of section growing staff

Experience/Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience/training in horticultural or agricultural field

Knowledge:

• Plant/horticultural knowledge
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and pumphouses

Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to communicate (both written & verbal)
• Ability to multi-function
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Team leadership and training

Work Environment: Outdoor 85-95% of time; Be prepared to work in all safe weather conditions caring for the plants.

M-F 7am-430pm

Weekends on rotational basis, as needed

40-50 hours in Spring

We are Proud to Offer:

• Excellent $26-28 hourly rate depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including cost effective medical insurance options
• 401k Match after 60 days
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid Holiday Time with no waiting period

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Willoway Nurseries is proud to have a Drug Free Workplace Safety Program**

**Note that marijuana became legal in Ohio in 2016 for medical use. However, Willoway Nurseries, Inc. Drug Free Safety Policy does not recognize medical or recreational marijuana as acceptable in the workplace, regardless of whether the employee has a prescription or not. The presence of THC will still be considered a positive test result. This mirrors Federal law, which does not recognize marijuana as legal, as the laws are written and voted on at the State level.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer
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