SEP Technician- Ornamentals

Sakata Ornamentals; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Holiday bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Floating holidays

Birthday off

Wellness stipend

EAP

Job summary

Sakata Ornamentals is seeking a General Admin for our Salinas, CA greenhouse operations. This full-time role focuses on timely production tasks, quality monitoring, and adherence to safety and entry procedures.

The position requires basic greenhouse knowledge, a high school diploma, and ability to work long hours in varying conditions. We offer comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires basic knowledge of greenhouse operations.
• Must understand safety procedures in the work area.
• Must understand the basic plant propagation procedures.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions for long periods.
• Must understand the basics of technical and safety requirements for fertilization, pest control irrigation, and disease control.
• Ability to handle stress, especially when encountering necessary projects, deadlines and/or high workload.
• Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time.
• Monitor quality of product produced.
• Monitor and report any insect or diseases observed.
• Follow procedures for entry into all production areas.
• Observe all pesticide safety regulations.
• Report all accidents no matter how small.
• Fill pots with soil, propagate cuttings, sow seed, cleaning of containers and other work related responsibilities

Skills

Greenhouse operations

Safety procedures

Plant propagation basics

Time management

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Orn_SEP-SEP General Admin Full Time Technical Salinas, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1145

Salary Range: $19.95 To $25.47 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for production of assigned crops. Responsible for completing the assigned task in timely manner and to monitor the quality of the product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

• Report to work on time.
• Monitor quality of product produced.
• Monitor and report any insect or diseases observed.
• Follow procedures for entry into all production areas.
• Observe all pesticide safety regulations.
• Report all accidents no matter how small.
• Fill pots with soil, propagate cuttings, sow seed, cleaning of containers and other work related responsibilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE\SKILLS\ABILITIES:

• Requires basic knowledge of greenhouse operations.
• Must have knowledge of safety procedures in the work area.
• Must understand the basic plant propagation procedures.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions for long periods.
• Must understand the basics of technical and safety requirements for fertilization, pest control irrigation, and disease control.
• Ability to handle stress, especially when encountering necessary projects, deadlines and/or high workload.
• Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or G.E.D. diploma highly preferred

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND:

• A minimum 1-year greenhouse production experience or related experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS\PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work under different conditions such as extremes of temperature, dampness, rain, dust and sun exposure.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work long and irregular hours when needed
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear when required.
• Must be able to work with chemicals and other irritating substances.

BENEFITS:

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Philanthropic Giving Program

Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)

Financial Benefits

401(k) Program + Company Match
Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k)

Holiday Bonus

Performance Incentive Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement

529 College‑Savings Plan
Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Time Off & Flexibility

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
15 Paid Company Holidays
2 Floating Holidays

Birthday Off

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (as described above) satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.