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Primary Function : This individual will maintain high quality standards and ensure that the overall greenhouse operation runs efficiently and cost effectively. This individual will take direction from the General Manager; they will ensure the crop is disease and pest free while producing a high-quality product.
Values : To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Green Empire Farms employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.
Primary Responsibilities : Working with the Labor Manager/Supervisor, plan and direct the crop work.
Ensuring that all growing and production processes are carried out and meet quality standards.
Developing, monitoring and continuously improving processes to ensure cost effectiveness.
Knowledgeable with the requirements of Priva and Priva Assist.
Oversee yearly crop clean out and new crop planting in areas as needed.
Ability to recognize and report problems with equipment, building structure and crops as needed.
On-going communication with production team / various departments as required.
Training personnel as required.
Ability to seek out employee strengths and utilize them accordingly.
Ensure workstation and overall greenhouse cleanliness.
Carry out Employee Performance Reviews as established by company policy.
Other duties as assigned from time to time.
Assist with fertilization, irrigation and climate control needs (computer-managed actions).
Crop and climate registration and interpretation of measured data.
Availability for night and weekend duty (from remote site) to monitor alarms set by plant.
Perform/track soil, water, disease tests as needed.
Facilitating trials on new products prior to commercial use within the farm.
Maintaining up to date records and reports. Adherence and assistance to all Food Safety & Health and Safety program requirements and policies.
Education/Background Requirements : At least three years’ experience in hydroponic growing required.
Horticulture/Greenhouse certification required. - Pesticide license required.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledgeable of horticultural pests and disease identification.
First Aid Certification or ability to be trained.
Related work experience with pesticide license.
Good communicator verbal/written.
A passion for growing agriculture commodities.
Reporting and managing skills.
Working Conditions : Greenhouse Environment, where the temperature averages 70°F and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
Behaviors : Required
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them