Assistant Grower

About Us

Green Circle Growers was founded in 1968 by John van Wingerden. Starting with just a few acres, the company initially sold plants to variety stores, lumber yards, hardware stores, and grocery stores. Today, Green Circle Growers remains family-owned and operated, with over 150 acres of indoor growing space. Our state-of-the-art greenhouses create diverse environments to meet market demands, supplying plants to regional and national stores across the United States and Canada. We offer a broad range of products, including annuals in flats, containers, and baskets for retail markets, as well as pre-finished containers, plugs, and liners for growers.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential plant care tasks including irrigation, fertilization, EC/pH checks, and pest/disease identification to support plant growth and scheduling.
• Navigate and utilize Priva environmental control software and communicate any variances or concerns promptly.
• Report any issues related to plant health or crop performance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Apply core Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles including hands-on scouting, trap placement, beneficial insect distribution, and chemical application as directed by the Grower or Grower Manager.
• Apply flexibility, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving skills in day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area through hands-on tasks and by supporting processes that promote overall organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a related field, or relevant experience.
• Strong technological skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including weekends.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently and as a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Physical Environment & Requirements

• Work primarily in a plant/production facility, occasionally outside or in-store; exposure to extreme heat or cold depending on the season.
• Continuously requires the ability to follow verbal and/or written direction.
• Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling (up to 200 lbs), bending, and crouching.
• Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing, and handling.
• May require the ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles (truck, car, van, tug, forklift), or use equipment such as hand tools, computers, or general business equipment.
• CDL license or tug/forklift certification may be required.