Assistant Grower - Leamington, Canada - Arch Staffing

Description

Assist Head Grower in all greenhouse operations
Conduct water sampling and fertilizer mixing
Record plant data and provide staff training

Assistant Grower - Greenhouse

Full-Time

Location:
Pure Flavor Farms LP, Leamington, ON N0P, CAN

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.

Responsibilities:
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

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

Work Environment:
Available to work flexible hours including regular Saturdays
Conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures
Exerting from 15 – 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently and 10 lbs. of force constantly in order to lift and move product
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