About the Company

Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, FastGrowingTrees.com is a private equity back business that is a part of the Berkshire Partners portfolio.

Fast Growing Tress.com was built with a single mission in mind-to deliver superior trees and plants that customers can count on, directly to their front door.

Fast Growing Trees offers consumers a broad variety of high-quality trees and shrubs through its branded websites fastgrowingtrees.com, brighterblooms.com, and plantingtree.com. The company provides customers with a best-in-class e-commerce experience and access to more than 1,200 varieties of trees, plants, and shrubs that are available for nationwide home delivery, typically within three days of placing an order. Fast Growing Trees sources its products from a geographically diverse network of trusted suppliers and has built a reputation in the marketplace for offering high-quality products and superior customer service.

About the Position

Fast Growing Trees is seeking someone with a passion for plants to join our team as Head Grower in Bishopville, SC. The Head Grower will work closely with their counterpart -Nursery Manager- at their specific location to run the entire facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee production and growing of general line of container grown nursery stock including evergreens, ornamental and flowering shrubs, edibles, fruit, shade, and ornamental trees
Coordinate production plans including liner and input planning, labor scheduling, space and location planning, and management of workforce accounting for given weather conditions, equipment availability, and other seasonal factors.
Collaborates with Plant Health Manager to produce and maintain high quality, healthy plants, and growing facilities
Assures all safety rules and policies are in place and always followed
Assists with proper inventory management including all potting, consolidation, and scrap reporting
Maintain irrigation schedules and system for proper seasonal schedules and continual maintenance
Conducts daily crop scouting, reporting on any IPM or irrigation related issues

Key Requirements:

5+ years of experience in container nursery stock production -A MUST
Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field- preferred
Strong organizational and planning skills
Self-starter, works well under pressure, ability to multi-task
Computer literate, including Windows based software including but not limited to Excel and Word
Ability to obtain SC Pesticide applicators license
Must have experience managing IPM programs including planning, implementation, and follow up
Analytical and inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions or offer new ideas

Other Requirements:

Must have reliable transportation
Willingness to work weekends as needed
Willing to help in other areas of the nursery depending on the time of the year/season
Able to repetitively bend, stretch, reach, lift, stand, and walk with unrestricted motion. Able to remain on feet for majority of the day. Can lift 50 pounds or more with or without accommodations
IPM: 2 years (Required)
Horticulture: 2 years (Required)
Demand planning: 2 years (Preferred)
Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel up to 25% (Preferred)

About the Perks

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Fast Growing Trees, LLC values diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location where we operate.

Please contact Tania Jackson for more information at (254) 449-1743 or email if you’re interested in applying at tjackson@fastgrowingtrees.com

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