Assistant - Grower (York,SC)

Metrolina Greenhouses • York, SC

404d • $37,440 - $54,080

About The Position

The Assistant Grower is responsible for the care and development of plants in designated areas, ensuring optimal growing conditions and adherence to safety and hygiene practices. This role involves monitoring plant health, managing daily tasks, and collaborating with team members to improve processes and maintain high-quality crops.

Requirements

• Intermediate math skills
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently as the task requires
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts
• Desire to continue learning and takes the initiative to learn new best practices
• Dedicated to continuous improvement, and sharing and building on new ideas across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Horticulture education or related field
• Greenhouse, nursery, or agricultural experience
• Comfort working with basic science concepts relevant to the department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies (worker safety, food safety, etc.) are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop hygiene practices.
• Stay up to date on all required trainings.
• Manage daily assignments and priorities from the grower and other team members to maintain top health and quality of plants in your assigned area.
• Learn and accurately identify irrigation and nutritional needs of various crops and carry out watering and fertilizing as needed.
• Apply chemical pesticides and growth regulators as directed by the grower and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Assess plant health daily to identify and report any disease, insect problem, or abnormalities.
• Work with growers and the rest of the team to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics, placement, etc.
• Care and upkeep of the work area, including walkways, each day.
• Collaborate with and support other departments and managers, working as a team to accomplish a common goal.
• Adhere to all general job training instructions, safe work practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with matching
• Two bonuses (mid-year and end-of-year sales goal)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Military leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Company-wide giveaways
• Additional perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Crop Production
• Education Level: No Education Listed