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Grower Technician and Material Handler

3 months ago

Zeeland, Michigan, United States Ag Jobs Full time
PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:

The Grower Technician assists the Section Grower and Lead Grower in ensuring all plants produced in the greenhouses at Walters Gardens are grown to the highest quality standard and in a safe, efficient, and economical way.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Moisture Management
  • Monitor crops daily to determine when to irrigate plants based on growing environment, plant needs, and moisture levels
  • Learn different varieties, sizes, season cycles, and water patterns to achieve a proper and even moisture level throughout crops
  • Operate, maintain, and schedule all irrigation systems
  • Communicate with Section Grower and Lead Grower for specific water, environmental, and special application needs daily and before weekends/holidays
  • Participate in Friday, weekend, and holiday watering schedules
Fertility Management
  • Read, assess and coordinate weekly media testing and water sampling
  • Schedule and apply fertilizer and/or other nutrients weekly based on media testing results
  • Learn and understand the different fertilizer blends and rates
  • Upkeep Injector room by monitoring equipment, adjusting injector rates, and mixing tanks when necessary.
  • Choose between fertilizer blends and rates for optimal plant nutrition based on media testing and water sampling results
  • Keep crops on schedule
Sanitation
  • Scout weekly for algae, liverwort, and weeds in and around the greenhouses
  • Apply sanitation techniques to control algae and liverwort growth
  • Remove and destroy all weeds and liverwort as they are observed
  • Keep greenhouse aisles and floor matting free of debris
  • Make herbicide applications around the greenhouses as needed
  • Applying slug bait and mouse bait to greenhouse ranges
  • Utilize ride on sweeper to keep aisles and production areas clean
  • Disposal of chemical rinsate on field grounds
Material Handling
  • Unloading deliveries and putting supplies in proper locations
  • Help keep production areas organized by moving skids, removing waste, and moving dumpsters
  • Assist with unloading cuttings and tissue culture and moving to proper holding facilities
Additional Duties
  • Participate in chemical applications of plant growth regulators, fungicides, and insecticides
  • Monitor crops and coordinate mowing/pruning as needed
  • Assist with mowing and moving of plants as needed
  • Observe and communicate any pest and disease issues to the IPM Team, Section Grower, and Lead Grower immediately
  • Communicate any other problems or concerns to Section Grower and/or Lead Grower immediately
  • Assist in keeping inventory accurate with physical inventory checks and checking plug pulling documents.
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • 2 years of horticulture education or experience
  • Basic organizational and math skills
  • Computer skills (including Microsoft Office)
  • Ability to be on your feet for 9 hours each day
  • Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs)
  • Available to work on weekends as needed
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Salary Description

starting $20.27/hr