Grower

Job Duties

• Determine nutrient, irrigation, and moisture requirements to ensure optimal plant development and crop performance
• Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to effectively monitor and control pest pressures
• Regulate environmental conditions including humidity, ventilation, and temperature utilizing Priva climate control software
• Optimize crop quality and marketability through pinching, culling, spacing decisions, and other crop shaping techniques
• Diagnose and troubleshoot crop health issues including unknown symptoms or damage and take corrective action
• Maintain accurate records of crop activities, observations, pesticide applications, and growth data
• Train, delegate tasks, and establish work routines for Grower Helpers and Assistant Growers
• Follow established crop schedules and collaborate with management to adjust plans as needed based on performance or environmental factors
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned crops to provide guidance, technical knowledge, and leadership in best practices and decision making
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in all operational areas

Qualifications

• Qualifications and Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or other related field or relevant experience required, 3+ years of hands-on experience in greenhouse growing, Valid Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain one, English literacy required; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, Flexibility to work a varied schedule including some weekends, Strong technological skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and knowledge of Priva software is a plus, Training and mentorship abilities, Effective verbal and written communication skills, Physical Environment & Requirements: Plant/Production facility, occasionally outside, or in-store; Possible extreme heat/cold dependent on season, Continuously requires ability to follow verbal and/or written direction, Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching, Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing and handling, May require 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, Must have and maintain a current Ohio private pesticide applicators license. Pesticide license must be maintained while employed as a Grower at Green Circle Growers, with taking recertification classes as required