Grower, Deployment

Oishii • Clay Township, OH

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Research & Development Team, a Grower at Oishii contributes to our exceptional product development, and plant health by working cross-functionally to ensure the success of short term and long-range goals in both production farms and R&D farms. Growers serve as subject matter experts to our production teams monitoring & problem solving for plant health, diseases, pest, environmental stresses, quality and yield opportunities and often oversee projects or experiments in various farms to improve growing systems and to characterize plant responses in controlled environments. The role is hands-on and strategic with a large portion of time spent in the farm with our plants.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose.
• Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate understanding that growers are functional experts but not always the decision makers.
• Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
• A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.
• A Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant biology, plant physiology, soil science, or a related field is a plus
• 1–2+ years of hands-on plant cultivation experience
• Prior experience in a large-scale production or greenhouse facility
• Detail-oriented with strong data collection and record-keeping habits
• Experience analyzing raw data using basic calculation tools such as Excel or spreadsheet software
• A proactive communicator who surfaces issues early and works effectively under supervision
• Eager to develop expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on R&D startup environment

Responsibilities

• Execute deployment initiatives to achieve yield and quality KPIs (yield and brix) across assigned farms, ensuring target environmental conditions are maintained
• Exercise daily data collection and analysis related to plant health, quality, and environmental control (including IPM) across assigned farms, and proactively share any concerns with supervisors at an early stage
• Conduct data analysis and report key messages on a daily and weekly basis through clear written summaries and visualizations; proficiently leverage multiple data sources and tools to do so
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams alongside supervisors to execute improvement actions related to assigned farms

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance
• EAP Access
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth & Traditional)
• Paid Parental leave
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree