Assistant Grower Operator

Costa Farms•Miami, FL

10d

About The Position

Manage and execute tasks of overall growing and maintenance of plants to ensure proper plant growth and health, as directed by the Grower. Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has: On-site gym with showers Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year This organization participates in E-Verify

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field
Familiarity with proper moisture management techniques.
Familiarity with proper nutrient management and testing procedures.
Ability to identify common crop insect and disease problems
Ability to observe crop stress sign
Work independently and as a part of the team
Accurately gather and record data
Work outdoors (year-round), in greenhouse and field environments
Learn and use a variety of computer software (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Possess familiarity with moisture and nutrient management procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and requests
Work in a fast pace and diverse environment
Ability to lift 50lbs
Standing
Sitting
Driving
Walking
English & Spanish (Bilingual)

Responsibilities

Responsible for production of foliage and blooming tropical crops, on time and within specifications
Understand irrigation, spraying, and fertilizing protocols and provide direction and supervise team members executing these tasks accordingly
Evaluates crop protection needs and participate in pest management programs
Utilizes report functions in ERP (SamII) to monitor inventory, growing protocols, and space requirements
Participates and understands the development of production protocols
Works closely with Growers and Supervisors to maintain task quality and efficiency