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Greenhouse Co-worker (Full-time with Benefits)
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$34,001 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Over the last 40 years, we've worked hard to build The Chef's Garden. It's a unique niche - home to creativity, innovation, a commitment to excellence, and some of the best produce in the world. What started as a small family farm has grown to include many more people - still family nonetheless. We're humbled that you'd consider joining us in the work that we do. We're looking to add a Greenhouse Worker to our staff. This position is essential as a role that helps to grow and ensure optimum quality of product for our customers Here's some of the responsibilities you can expect in this role on a daily basis: Maintain a thorough understanding and knowledge of products, sizing, packaging, and quality. Assist the Grower with duties in other areas as requested. Harvest products according to customer specifications and food safety procedures. Communicate potential shortages or overages of product to Grower. Follow procedures and instructions for seeding, watering, fertilizing, spraying, pruning, deadheading, transferring, and moving flats and plants. Assist the Grower with monitoring plant health. Follow all food safety program procedures and guidelines. Assist in areas of the Packing Room in order to complete the tasks necessary on an as needed basis. Maintain a positive work environment with clear and friendly communication. Keep work area clean, neat and safe. Complete reports for safety and other operational issues. Perform any other duties necessary to meet job responsibilities. In return, you'll receive all of the basics: medical and voluntary insurance benefits, paid holidays and PTO, and a 401k with match. This is a full-time, year-round position. On top of that, we offer a profit sharing bonus, access to our produce (don't blame us if you become a foodie), opportunities for professional growth and development, free salad bar for lunch with a protein option for purchase, and casual dress all year-round - we're not stuffy folk. If you're interested in joining the Chef's Garden family, please submit your resume/application. We're excited to talk about the ways you might best fit here on the farm. At The Chef's Garden, equal talent will always get equal opportunity. We are a drug-free workplace. Background check and drug test required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)