Grower

Grower Hortech Inc. Nunica, MI 49448

Job Details:

Salary:

$18.88 to $26.25 hourly

Job Type:

Full-Time Number of Hires for this

This Role:

1

Required Skills:

Mission Driven-Hard working, helpful, thoughtful, team oriented and compelled to do what is right for others, the environment and for the world. Associates degree in horticulture or comparable education/experience. Valid MI drivers license. Must become familiar with all of our plants, their respective pruning specifications, disease and pest problems, and biological, physical, environmental, and chemical controls teammated with their culture. Understands, embraces, implements and effectively lead concepts of Lean Manufacturing. Commits to horticulture as his or her career and has a strong interest in biology. Michigan Certified Nurseryman is a plus. Must be self-directed, perceptive, responsible, timely and precise. Hard working team players constantly seeking more efficient and waste free methods to work. Develops specific knowledge as it relates to the production and care of our product line. Must be coordinated and fast with their eyes and hands. Must be capable of communicating well, and working alone or in small groups.

Essential Functions:

Irrigation, weeding, chemical and biocontrol applications, fertilizing, pruning, tying, staking and sorting are actions growers must successfully implement to maintain and continually improve our plants. Focuses on continuous improvement in all aspects of staff development, plant care, and facility care. Manages plant care with hundreds of different plant genera. Leads a team of 2 teammates Implements and leads our IPM and biological control programs. Available to work every third weekend (one weekend on, two weekends off). And, 2-3 holidays per year.

Benefits:

401 (k) matching

Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Health Insurance Health Savings Account Paid Time Off Referral Program Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

Schedule:

Day shift Monday through

Friday Some Weekends & Holidays Supplemental Pay:

Time & a half for overtime (40+)

Holiday Pay Paid Holidays Work Location:

One Location Work Remotely:

No Offered compensation: $18.88/hr - $26.25/hr