Greenhouse Grower - Leamington, Canada - Topline

Description

• Daily crop walk to assess plant health by checking for nutrient and water levels as well as root quality
• Inspect the balance of the plant regularly and maintain for ultimate production output
• Adjust irrigation according to plant needs
• Ensure substrate moisture is sufficient and fertilizer is mixed and order fertilizer according to recipe
• Maintain recirculation tank levels in a sustainable manner
• Responsible for irrigation management which includes collecting and assessing daily water sheets.
• Responsible for submitting water samples, interpreting results and adjusting fertilizers accordingly.
• Recommend corrective actions such as removal of plants or remedial treatments as appropriate.
• Responsible for reporting any issues with assigned greenhouse labourers
• Ensure hydroponic growth and acceptable harvests have met or exceeded the company's goals and objectives.
• Ensure plant production has exceeded average gross pounds produced per viable producing plants grown.
• Evaluate new potential processes and/or new products to increase revenue or save operating costs.
• Inspect assigned growing areas on daily basis to inspect crops, status of the plant product, possible challenges, and evaluate greenhouse environment and irrigation strategy.
• Responsible for monitoring that crop work is being completed in set time frames and done properly.
• Coordinate with IPM program to ensure timely and effective biological or chemical treatment of pests & disease.
• Ensure timely and effective achievements in all greenhouse operations, including crop work, harvesting, and facility maintenance.
• Communicate with external partners to evaluate potential new growing procedures.
• Maintain recirculation tank levels in a sustainable manner
• Excellent time management, leadership, decisionmaking, and interpersonal skills.