Job Description:
The Greenhouse Grower position is responsible for the management of crop growing operations for the Greenhouse facility in Tehachapi, CA. This person is also responsible for the proper care of the greenhouse, including the principles and practices of plant cultivation, propagation, and protection.
Position Reports to:
Farming Manager
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Identify the plants and their problems (diseases, pests, and others).
- Plan, organize, direct, control, and/or coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, harvesting and packing various tomato varieties.
- Train new employees in cultivating techniques: including pruning, de-leafing, thinning, irrigation, and pest control. Manage all greenhouse personnel under their direction, supervising their activities and training them in the appropriate techniques for the plants being grown.
- Track labor efficiency and make appropriate changes in labor crew to meet company goals.
- Ensure the labor quality meets company standards and actively manage out poor performers.
- Coordinate biological control dept to monitor pest and disease levels.
- Ensure all safety policies (worker safety, food safety, etc) are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop hygiene practices are followed and enforced.
- Establish and maintain a program to record crop growth data (weekly crop report, climate report, fruit maturation report, production, etc.).
- Must be able to budget and forecast crop expenses and yields.
- Responsible for inspecting facilities for signs of disrepair, and delegating repair duties to staff.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Ag business or Ag science, or related field (agricultural emphasis) preferred.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of relevant job experience as follows:
- Must be able to identify the plants and their problems (diseases, pests, and others).
- Must be able to plan, organize, direct, control, and/or coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, harvesting and packing various tomato varieties.
- Strong verbal and analytical skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Must be able to budget and forecast crop expenses and yields.
- Must be computer literate in Excel, Word and capable of running greenhouse computerized software.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Must be willing to work some weekends and reside in Tehachapi.
- Must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV.
- Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and FCE.
