What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Nursery Grower position at Native Farms LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Grower to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and a strong understanding of plant care, cultivation techniques, and greenhouse management. This role involves hands-on work in various growing environments, including farms and greenhouses, while ensuring the health and productivity of plants.
Duties
- Cultivate and maintain a variety of plants in greenhouse and outdoor settings.
- Perform regular data collection to monitor plant growth, health, and environmental conditions.
- Utilize mechanical knowledge to operate and maintain farm equipment and tools.
- Identify different plant species and ensure proper care based on their specific needs.
- Engage in heavy lifting tasks related to planting, harvesting, and transporting materials.
- Utilize hand tools effectively for planting, pruning, and other gardening tasks.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the growing areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Able to work in a fast pace environment independently with minimal oversight
- Inspect irrigation for any breaks or defects and notify management immediately.
- Willing to drive farm ATVs or similar.
- Comply with all company policies and OSHA standards
- Don proper PPE as necessary.
- Any additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in gardening or farming is preferred.
- Strong mechanical knowledge related to agricultural equipment is advantageous.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting as required by the role.
- Experience working in greenhouses or similar environments is beneficial.
- A passion for horticulture and commitment to sustainable growing practices.
Join our team as a Grower where you can contribute to the beauty of nature while developing your skills in an engaging environment.
Working Conditions
- outdoors in all types of weather. Must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending or walking throughout the work day and for extended periods of time.
Key Attitudes
- integrity, willingness to help coworkers, solution-oriented, positive attitude, a team player, regular and consistent attendance, able to stay on task and prioritize.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No nights
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21