Greenhouse Technician

Bushel Boy Farms is looking for a General Laborer - Production Worker - Greenhouse for our indoor greenhouse in Mason City, Iowa.

At Bushel Boy Farms, our talented team grows the best tasting fruits and vegetables, providing consumers across the Midwest with high-quality, locally grown, fresh produce all year long. Bushel Boy Farms is looking for a Production Worker to come join our facility located in Mason City!

We are proud to offer:

• Pay starting at $17.54 per hour
• Year-Round Indoor Work
• Monday- Saturday Schedule With Overtime
• Full benefits coverage including medical, dental and vision
• Generous 401K
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Opportunity to work in a high-tech, state of the art facility

You will be responsible for:

• Deleafing - Using designated equipment, ensure that the correct amount of leaves is carefully removed without causing damage to plant
• Examining plants and surroundings, keeping area clean and free of weeds and bottom suckers
• Loading empty boxes and unload full boxes onto pallets and reload cart with empty boxes/packing trays
• Maintaining a clean and organized greenhouse
• Ensuring that all equipment (picking carts, etc.) are kept clean and report any problems to crew leader
• Attending safety meetings and training sessions as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Things you will need:

• Ability to work holidays and overtime as business needs
• Ability to lift 35lbs regularly
• Ability to work in wet or humid conditions
• Attention to detail
• Potential exposure to bumblebees including possible (but rare) stings. Must be comfortable working around bees and not be allergic to bee stings.

About us:

Bushel Boy Farms is a year-round grower of fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes and strawberries with a state-of-the-art research facility experimenting with additional varieties of produce. Bushel Boy’s parent company, Rahr Corporation, is a family-owned global leader in the production and distribution of barley malt and related brewing supplies in operation since 1847.

Our core values are the heartbeat of our business and culture: Quality drives everything we do; We do business ethically and treat people with respect; We believe that collaboration and relationships drive success; We encourage curiosity and creativity; We believe that sustainability is fundamental; We are competitive and want to win.