Senior Grower US

About the role

Manage all aspects of the production and harvesting process including integrated pest management, climate management, crop maintenance, labor planning and scheduling.
Participate in planning growing activities that are consistent with production schedule and company standards.
Prepare the facility and greenhouse operation for new plants.
Oversee clean out process at the end of a crop cycle.
Monitor growing conditions and review changes in humidity, moisture, and temperature; monitor cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed.
Inspect crops on a regular basis; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
Develop growing procedures for new species in product line and new cultivation techniques.
Record data on growing techniques and production yields.
Research and implement continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques, and technologies.
Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene, and health & safety policies and procedures are followed, taking corrective action when necessary.
Report food safety and quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
Ensure compliance of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SOP’s and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the production and harvesting process
• Plan growing activities
• Prepare facilities for new plants
• Oversee clean out processes
• Maintain crop quality through monitoring and inspection
• Develop and implement new growing procedures
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and company policies
• Monitor and report on food safety and quality concerns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field, required
• Minimum three (3) years’ years experience in a commercial greenhouse environment, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
• WHIMS and Grower Pesticide certification, required
• Experience working with PRIVA greenhouse climate control system, preferred
• Detailed knowledge of major plant groups, their culture and growth traits
• Ability to identify plant diseases and detect the existence of insects
• Proven ability to accurately calculate amounts, proportions, percentages, and volume in the application of fertilizers, chemicals and water
• Experience in the use of injectors, electrical conductivity and pH meter, boom and irrigation systems
• In-depth knowledge of water lines and ability to monitor conditions such as ventilation, light conditions, temperature, and humidity
• Numeracy skills essential
• Computer Skills required; Microsoft (MS) Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to trouble shoot issues and implement corrective action

Skills

• Knowledge of major plant groups and their culture
• Ability to identify plant diseases and detect insects
• Experience with fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides
• Experience with greenhouse climate control systems
• Ability to monitor and record data on growing techniques
• Ability to develop and implement new growing procedures
• Ability to research and implement continuous improvement concepts
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective action

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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