Phase II Technician

Walla Walla Nursery Company Inc.; Walla Walla (WA); Vor Ort; USD 24.797.000 - 30.307.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Walla Walla Nursery Co. is seeking a Phase II Technician to support the rooting and establishment of cuttings through to weaning and delivery to the next stage. You will assist with propagation, pruning, irrigation, and inventory reporting, under the guidance of the Phase II Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, basic computer and math skills, and the ability to work with automated systems. This is a full-time seasonal position in Washington.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Basic computer and math abilities.
• Horticulture knowledge a plus but not required.
• Good time management and prioritization.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Adaptable and flexible.

Aufgaben

• Assist in propagation phase II from rooting to weaning.
• Prune, weed, space plants to promote health.
• Provide nutrients and irrigation per guidelines.
• Operate automation (iGrow consoles, fog, booms, vents) under supervision.
• Prepare liners for weaning and document inventory changes.
• Report pests or disease.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Horticulture knowledge

Time management

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iGrow consoles

Fog machines

Booms

Vents

Bottom heat

Jobbeschreibung

Walla Walla Nursery Co

Phase II Technician Job Description

Job Title: Phase II Technician

Reports To: Phase II Supervisor

Position Status: Full-Time Seasonal

Compensation: $Min - 19.5 (DOE)

General Job Description:

Assists in the execution of propagation phase II: the rooting and establishment of newly stuck young plants (cuttings and TC) through the weaning process up to delivery to the next stage of growing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• - Promotes plant health and growth through active pruning, spacing, weeding, removing diseased or unwanted shoots, leaves, and weeds.
• - Supports plant health and growth by supplying nutrients and irrigation at a gradual pace either increasing or decreasing needs as determined by genus+species.
• - Uses automation to full advantage including but not limited to iGrow consoles, fog machines, booms, side wall and roof vents, bottom heat, etc. under the direction of Phase II Grower
• - Prepares liners for weaning or toning by cleaning, consolidating, and transferring to a holding location as instructed
• - Carefully documents and reports inventory changes, overall counts, losses, transfers, and plant status changes to Phase II Supervisor on a cutting request form.
• - Reports any pests or potential disease found
• - Universal Mechanical pruning- hedge trimmer/ trimming machine.
• - Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• - Minimum high school diploma or equivalent knowledge
• - Strong skills with verbal and written communication
• - Basic computer skills and strong math skills
• - Horticulture knowledge a plus but not required
• - Skills and ability in time management and task prioritization
• - Ability to be self-motivated while paying close attention to detail
• - An adaptive personality with an ability to remain flexible

Physical Requirements

• - Extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, containers, etc.
• - Sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while sorting, picking, examining, weeding, transporting, spacing, pruning, etc.
• - Stoop and/or bend over while performing farm balfour such as weeding, irrigating, pruning, spacing, picking, removing debris, etc.
• - Performing repetitive movements such as picking, sorting, pruning, shoveling, weeding, etc.
• - Lift or load up to 50 pounds
• - Fieldwork begins at an assigned time shortly after daylight
• - Work may be performed during environmental extremes including but not limited to light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or high temperatures.
• - May be required to work when crops are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions
• - Must be able to walk across uneven terrain.

Professional Mindset:

• - Develops a working knowledge and awareness of LEAN principles and actively participates in building a culture of continuous improvement. Strives to ensure workflow processes and stations are set up to minimize waste, improve working conditions and safety, and maximize productivity and value to the customer.
• - Demonstrates commitment to learning and upholding company policies including safety and quality standards, and the mission, vision, principles and ethics of WWNC.
• - Develops a strong understanding of industry and WWNC quality standards and consistently delivers work that meets or exceeds those standards by following procedures, checking work for accuracy, and promptly addressing defects or issues.
• - Takes initiative for personal growth by actively “learning the business”, seeking feedback from peers and supervisors, and engaging in relevant educational, training or professional development opportunities.

Other Requirements:

• - Due to this position being an agriculture growing position, you may be required to work 7 days a week depending on seasonal growing conditions.
• - Must go through annual WPS training

Direct Reports: None

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