TEMP GREENHOUSE 432

Engineering-Services-; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering-Services- in Dyersville, IA, is seeking a reliable harvest associate to work with the greenhouse team in an environmentally controlled hydroponic facility. You will harvest, weigh, transplant lettuce, and help with packing and table cleaning under strict safety protocols.

The job requires basic math, ability to follow detailed instructions, good communication, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydroponic plant production
• Ability to follow a high standard of procedures for food safety
• Strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Harvest and transplant lettuce in an environmentally controlled hydroponic greenhouse.
• Weigh lettuce on a scale during harvest; handle packing and boxes.
• Assist with cleanup, equipment operation, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydroponic plant production knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

SummaryThe successful candidate will work with the manager and greenhouse specialist team to harvest and transplant our lettuce crop in an environmentally controlled hydroponic greenhouse.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesHarvest and transplant our hydroponic lettuce crop on a weekly basisWeighing lettuce on a scale during harvestPicking floats of lettuce up out of the pondsTaping boxesPutting floats through our float washer machineCleaning propagation tablesAssisting other team members with clean up after harvestOther duties as assigned or requiredQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Some knowledge and passion for hydroponic plant production (vine and leaf crops)Ability to follow a very high standard of procedures for our food safety program.Qualified applicants will also possess excellent communication skills, be self motivated and be a team playerEducation and/or ExperienceAssociate's degreeOr equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience and trainingMust have the communication skills appropriate for the jobAbility to follow detailed instructionsLanguage SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.