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GROWER/Asst Grower

Job Description

· PLEASE - Do not Reply to this ad unless you have Official greenhouse or field growing experience

GROWER & ASSISTANT GROWER

As one of the largest growers in the United States, our mission is to produce high quality annuals/ perennials and Holiday plants. We are always looking for new employees who truly enjoy growing flowers on a commercial scale and are passionate about doing it with excellence!

If this is your passion, we would like to speak with you!

We are currently looking for experienced, hands-on Growers or entry-level Assistant Growers to join our team at several of our commercial growing facilities (Mt. Carmel, PA Danville, PA Sun City, FL and Center Moriches, NY).

Our Growers are directly responsible for producing quality products in their assigned production area. Assistant growers offer growers support in the daily maintenance of plants throughout their production cycles.

Duties for Growers and Assistant Growers include, but are not limited to:

· Proper irrigation of crops

· Monitoring crops for growth, health, insects and diseases

· Fertilizer and nutrient management and application

· Crop record keeping and reporting crop development and any issues to Head Grower

· General housekeeping of the assigned greenhouse section

Qualifications needed:

For Growers, a minimum of 3 years commercial greenhouse growing experience is required

For Assistant Growers, some experience or a horticultural degree is required

A passion for growing floriculture products at a commercial level

Ability to accurately follow instructions and effectively communicate

Applicants must be able to:

· Be on your feet for 8+ hours each day

· Lift, carry, and move 25+ pounds

· Work in greenhouse environment with varying temperatures, dirt, dust, and other possible allergens

· Able and willing to work in a safety-controlled environment

We offer:

· Full-time, year-round work (40+ hours per week)

· Friendly, family-oriented work environment

· Competitive pay commensurate with experience

· Opportunity for advancement with proven performance and initiative

· A variety of benefits, including:

· Health insurance (Multiple medical options to choose from)

· 401(k)/profit sharing plan and financial advisory services (with employer match)

· Vacation pay

We invite you to explore our website www.kurtweiss.com to learn more about us and our specialty plants.

If we seem like a fit for you and you have the experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and motivation to grow only the highest quality, send your resume via Indeed today ! Please use GROWER or ASSISTANT GROWER as the subject of your message and state your desired work location and salary in your cover letter.

Benefits:

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Parental leave

Kurt Weiss Greenhouses, Inc.

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