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Family Tree Nursery · 2 months ago

Grower Assistant

Kansas City, KS, US

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Family Tree Nursery is a company focused on maintaining high product quality and core values in horticulture. The Grower Assistant role involves supporting the Head Grower and team in maintaining plant health and quality, while also developing leadership skills by overseeing team members in various tasks.

FarmingHome and GardenHorticultureRetail

Responsibilities

Mix, load, and handle restricted use chemicals

Roll and unroll hoses from irrigation and application equipment

Work in a variety of weather conditions including hot, cold, wet or dry, and direct sun exposure. Temperatures vary 10 to 20 degrees above or below ambient temperature

Be able to stand, squat, bend, lift arms above head, and lift around 50lbs. Anything over 50lbs needs to be team lifted

Work on a variety of surfaces including gravel, concrete, mud, dirt, or others

Be available to work weekends, evenings, early mornings and holidays

Be available to work 6 (six) days per week March, April, May, through mid-June depending upon business, 5 days a week for the remaining months

Able to stand and walk on your feet for multiple hours at a time with breaks as required by law

Operate effectively in a high paced setting involving various individuals and teams

Strong technology acumen, with Microsoft products and/or other digital products

Be willing to work in other areas of the business such as operations, receiving and production

Act as a secondary crop irrigator that assists in irrigation decisions. This includes selecting, mixing and applying proper fertility

Keep injectors and chemical areas clean and organized

Make a minimum of 3 crop checks per day

Assist in daily record keeping, which may include- primary irrigations, ppm and fertilizer used, chemical applications, water alkalinity, soil pH and/or E.C., crop pictures

Assist in greenhouse opening and closing procedures

Maintain a clean greenhouse and growing space by removing trash, dust, debris and weeds

Assist in scouting for pests and diseases

Prioritize responsibilities with Head Grower to reach high efficiency while maintaining quality that meets regulatory guidelines

Be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Maintain proper PPE when using cleaners and sterilant, while keeping workspaces clean and organized

Adapt to new technologies

Qualification

Horticulture experienceIrrigation techniquesForklift operationPlant material knowledgeChemical handlingTechnology acumenTeamwork

Required

1-2+ years of professional experience in: Horticulture, greenhouse production, green industry sales, garden center management, or other plant-based industry. A degree in Horticultural studies would also qualify

Demonstrate strong knowledge of annual, perennial, tropical plant material

Understand and direct irrigation and fertility techniques

Operate a pallet jack, forklift, skid steer, cart tug or other equipment and vehicles with a clean driving record