Grower - Nursery

DeVry Greenhouses • Park Township, MI

4h • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

DeVry Greenhouses is seeking a Grower – Nursery to join our team at our Holland, Michigan location. This role is an opportunity to take ownership of crop quality, plant health, and production outcomes in a fast-paced, quality-driven nursery environment. As the Grower – Nursery, you will be responsible for supporting crops from production through shipping, making informed growing decisions that directly impact plant quality, readiness, and customer satisfaction. This position is best suited for a grower who values discipline, consistency, follow-through, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing healthy, high-quality plants that meet specifications, ship on time, and represent DeVry’s standards at every stage.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience growing nursery, greenhouse, or containerized crops at a commercial scale.
• Strong working knowledge of irrigation, fertility, crop monitoring, and IPM practices.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, quality focus, and follow-through.
• Ability to make practical growing decisions based on crop needs, timing, and quality standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on nursery environment.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own plant quality and crop health for assigned nursery crops from production through shipping.
• Execute irrigation, fertility, climate, and IPM programs to meet quality, yield, and readiness targets.
• Monitor pest and disease pressure and support IPM-first, compliant growing practices.
• Conduct regular crop checks and take timely corrective action when needed.
• Monitor pH/EC levels, maintain accurate records, and follow crop plans.
• Execute crop plans aligned with product specifications, spacing standards, and committed ready dates.
• Forecast, order, and manage growing inputs to support uninterrupted production.
• Support and guide nursery team members to help meet crop and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate plant availability and readiness information.
• Proactively communicate crop status, quality concerns, and timing updates with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Inspect outgoing product to ensure plants meet DeVry’s quality standards before shipment.
• Collaborate with Growers, Team Leads, and other departments to support continuous improvement and broader operational needs.
• Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on seasonal and operational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $25–$28 USD per hour, based on experience and expertise.
• Positive and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development within DeVry Greenhouses.
• Paid time off for selected U.S. Federal Holidays, voluntarily provided by DeVry Greenhouses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed