Greenhouse Grower Helper

COMPANY PROFILE

The Plant Company (TPC) is a newly established business currently entering into its Phase 2 production facility. Phase 2 encompasses a 10-acre greenhouse facility along with a 1.5-acre production barn. This is a state-of-the-art, controlled environment greenhouse for the sustainable production of tropical indoor foliage plants of consistent and exceptional quality.

We believe that "together we grow stronger", which applies to employees, vendors, and of course customers. The four core values that identify this company are:

1. Caring About People, Plants, and Process
2. Growth Oriented
3. Customer First
4. "Can Do" Attitude

JOB SUMMARY

The Greenhouse Grower Helper will carry out daily tasks of growing processes and addressing crop needs at the direction of team leaders and management. Assist Greenhouse Grower in finishing crops on time, in the correct quantities, and according to internal harvest specifications.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants including planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, weeding, fertilizing, controlling insects and disease, and administering pesticides.
• Inspect plant material for disease, insect problems, and mechanical damage, and assist with ventilating propagation tents.
• Prepare proper soil mixes and pesticide mixes as designated by the supervisor or project leader.
• Pull those pesky weeds out of pots when they pop up.
• Irrigate when the plants tell us they are thirsty and feed them when they are hungry.
• Look for damaging insects and then release good bugs to run them out of our greenhouse.
• Make warm little tents for our young plants coming in to make sure they have the best place to grow. When they are fully rooted youngsters, remove the plastic and nurture them into spectacular plants ready for the world.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to wear chemical handling PPE and work in a warm and humid environment for extended periods.
• Ability to adapt/respond to various personalities.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a high-paced work environment.
• Desire to work and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Passion for work and a love of people.
• A love of houseplants and/or desire to learn more about them.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Associate degree in Greenhouse, Horticulture, Botany, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant job experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to bend, twist, turn, climb, pull, lift, and carry up to 55 pounds frequently throughout the workday.

• Continuously (67% < 100% of the time worked)
• Frequently (34% < 66% of the time worked)
• Occasionally (10% < 33% of the time worked)
• Seldom (1 - 10% of the time worked)
• Not At All (0% of the time worked)

Activity

Extent*

Activity

Extent*

Activity

Extent*

Sitting

O

Squatting

F

Turning

C

Standing

C

Pushing

F

Twisting

C

Walking (Even)

C

Grasping

C

Bending

F

Walking (Rough)

F

Kneeling

F

Reach Forward

C

Lifting

F

Climbing

O

Pulling

F

Carrying

F

Reach Overhead

S

Environmental Conditions:

Condition

Extent*

Condition

Extent*

Condition

Extent*

Inside

C

Wet

F

Changing Temperature

O

Outside

C

Dry

F

Noise

C

Heat

F

Humid

C

Cold

F

Dust

O

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The Plant Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Plant Company is to extend employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.