Assistant - Grower (York, SC)

This position does not have any direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

About the Role

The Assistant Grower is responsible for the proper care of plant development in their designated area(s), including the principles and practices of plant cultivation and quality of work done on the crops. This position will monitor and adjust processes to the best growing conditions for all crops as trained or directed by growing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies (worker safety, food safety, etc.) are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop hygiene practices.
• Stay up to date on all required trainings.
• Manage daily assignments and priorities from the grower and other team members to maintain top health and quality of plants in your assigned area.
• Ensure all necessary steps are taken to maintain top quality of plants across various seasons.
• Learn and accurately identify irrigation and nutritional needs of various crops and carry out watering and fertilizing as needed.
• Apply chemical pesticides and growth regulators as directed by the grower and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Assess plant health daily to identify and report any disease, insect problem, or abnormalities.
• Work with growers and the rest of the team to identify new ways to improve processes in logistics, placement, etc.
• Test and document new methods.
• Care and upkeep of the work area, including walkways, each day.
• Collaborate with and support other departments and managers, working as a team to accomplish common goals.
• Adhere to all general job training instructions, safe work practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Intermediate math skills.
• Solid reading skills.
• Ability to communicate with the team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently as the task requires.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops.
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise.
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts.
• Desire to continue learning and takes the initiative to learn new best practices.
• Dedicated to continuous improvement, and sharing and building on new ideas across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture education or related field.
• Greenhouse, nursery, or agricultural experience.
• Comfort working with basic science concepts relevant to the department.

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily outdoors but may require working between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may include the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required.

• Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including weather, dust, and allergens.
• Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties.
• Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively for a full shift without assistance.
• Must be able to certify and operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility.
• Must be able to utilize all chemicals required within the Horticulture department as assigned and follow all safety protocols.
• May be required to enter confined spaces for certain tasks as well as work at heights over 5 feet.
• Must have the ability to get certified and utilize all required PPE, such as spray suits, respirators, etc.

Schedule

Schedules for this position vary based on business needs. Weekend requirements during peak season at our Huntersville location, and schedules at our York location may vary from early shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months.