White Flower Farm in Morris, Connecticut is recruiting a Greenhouse Grower.The Greenhouse Grower will work Monday thru Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm, with alternating weekend rotation. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.
Greenhouse growers are responsible for all care and maintenance of greenhouse crops and incoming live plant products. They are responsible for crops in assigned houses and for recognizing and reacting to crop problems. Daily shipping and inventory of assigned crops and working on projects with the Greenhouse team.
Essential Responsibilities
- Watering. Check plants daily. Water thoroughly and carefully, checking for dry spots and paying special attention to newly potted seedlings. Avoid over watering and between watering wilting.
- Housecleaning. Empty compost barrels and bins frequently. Keep houses free from debris by cleaning up after each project and keeping weeds under control.
- Inventory. Maintain inventory of crops in assigned houses. Report any culls to the supervisor – discard empty pots/dead plants from culls immediately.
- React to crop problems. Report crop problems to the supervisor (examples: wilt, insect damage, leaf spots, distorted leaves, etc.). Research what the problem is and take corrective action immediately.
- Lifting.Ability to read schedules, pick and load plants and fill orders during shipping season.
- Pesticide application. Obtain Private Applicator’s license. Practice safe spraying procedures (PPE, mixing, loading, record keeping, clean up) and participate in spraying duties.
- Operating Farm Equipment. Must be able to use the tractor and gator to move plant material.
- Application of Biocontrols. Ability to release beneficial insects and apply biocontrol via drench.
- Oversee greenhouse temperatures. Report any problems or abnormalities to the supervisor (examples: low temperatures, vent distortions, deflated houses)
- Rotating Weekend duties. Water and check temperatures, ventilation and/or furnaces.
- Additional assignment and group projects. As assigned (may include covering, fertilizing, shading, cutting back, pruning).
Required Skills
- Motivation, dependability.
- Unfailing attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities.
- Ability to learn and observe plant changes
Position Requirements
- Minimum one-year greenhouse growing experience.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. or more.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to perform work both indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to stand and walk during work hours
- Participate in Company events
WFF is an ADA/EEOC employer.
Interested candidates should email hr@whiteflowerfarm.com or apply on Indeed.com at: https://www.indeed.com/job/greenhouse-grower-1a7ebaeebd22af04