Assistant Grower

at  Pure Flavor Farms LP

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the Head Grower in all phases of the greenhouse operation including; taking water samples, mixing fertilizer, recording and measuring plant data, monitoring plant growth, and training staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• 2 – 4 year degree in Horticulture, Agriculture or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cucumber and/or tomato greenhouse is required
• Calculation of amounts, proportions, percentages and volume for the application of fertilizers, chemicals and water
• Knowledge of major plant groups and their culture and growth traits
• Identification of plant diseases and the existence of insects
• Prior people-management experience in a greenhouse environment
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to train team members and interact with all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred

• Assists in all aspects of the production process including: greenhouse climate control systems management, crop maintenance, taking water samples, mixing and applying fertilizer, recording and measuring plant data, monitoring plant growth, and training staff
• Assists in crop inspection; removes substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards
• Supervises the winding, suckering, de-leafing, lowering, pruning, inspecting and harvesting of crops
• Ensures all produce is harvested with strict adherence to Food Safety policies and customer specifications
• Responds to events or issues that threaten harvesting, quality as well as the health and safety of the employees
• Ensures that all workers adhere to GMP’s, SOP’s and policies & procedures
• Holds employees accountable to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Trains and communicates with Greenhouse employees as directed by the Labor Manager
• Maintains current knowledge of growing techniques and technologies
• Other core expectations as defined by the company