An established, innovative agriculture company is seeking a Grower to join their dynamic, growing operations. This role offers an environment where your impact is valued. The ideal candidate will have a passion for growing that innovates and looks to improve their growing practices. Must have professional growing experience; vegetables, or seeds, or herbs, or plants. Please, no backyard garden growers!
Key Responsibilities:
Growing Operations:
- Oversee all phases of the growing process, from planting to harvesting, focusing on optimal growth speed, yield, and shelf life of microgreens.
- Flag crops that are ready for harvesting, ensuring timely communication with the harvesting team to maintain product quality.
- Manage seed inventory, including testing new seed lots for viability and quality before planting.
- Conduct daily tasks such as planting, watering, fertilizing, and pest management, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Update and maintain the Master Sowing Schedule with all relevant crop information, tracking growth stages, and flagging any issues.
Data Analytics & Decision-Making:
- Utilize Power BI reports and other data analytics tools to monitor crop performance, make informed decisions, and drive improvements.
- Regularly analyze growth metrics, yield, and environmental data to optimize growing processes and support strategic goals.
- Collaborate with the growing team to leverage data insights, enhancing efficiency and ensuring high quality standards.
Process Optimization & Quality Control:
- Continuously improve current growing practices to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Develop strategies to introduce new or improved microgreen varieties, contributing to innovation in our product line.
Communication & Reporting:
- Work closely with the Directors of Operations to communicate daily activities, progress, and any issues.
- Regularly update team members and leadership with insights from collected data, contributing to decision-making and operational improvements.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a grower or agricultural role is preferred but not required; a passion for horticulture and a proactive learning attitude are essential.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a resourceful, independent approach to challenges.
- Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is required for data analysis, managing seed inventory, and tracking performance metrics.
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
***COMPETITIVE SALARY (DOE), FULL BENEFITS, and more.***
All applicants to this listing will be reviewed. Due to the number of potential applicants, we may not be able to reply individually to each application. We appreciate your interest in the listing and opportunity.
