Grower

GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS INC•Oberlin, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grower plays a key role in ensuring the successful production of high quality crops by managing day to day plant care, environmental controls, and IPM practices. This position combines hands on greenhouse work with technical expertise, problem solving, and leadership responsibilities by serving as a subject matter expert for assigned crops while supporting team members and maintaining efficient, organized growing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or other related field or relevant experience required
3+ years of hands-on experience in greenhouse growing
Valid Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain one
English literacy required
Flexibility to work a varied schedule including some weekends
Strong technological skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel
Training and mentorship abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Must have and maintain a current Ohio private pesticide applicators license. Pesticide license must be maintained while employed as a Grower at Green Circle Growers, with taking recertification classes as required

Nice To Haves

bilingual Spanish skills are a plus
knowledge of Priva software is a plus
CDL license or tug/forklift certification may be required

Responsibilities

Determine nutrient, irrigation, and moisture requirements to ensure optimal plant development and crop performance
Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to effectively monitor and control pest pressures
Regulate environmental conditions including humidity, ventilation, and temperature utilizing Priva climate control software
Optimize crop quality and marketability through pinching, culling, spacing decisions, and other crop shaping techniques
Diagnose and troubleshoot crop health issues including unknown symptoms or damage and take corrective action
Maintain accurate records of crop activities, observations, pesticide applications, and growth data
Train, delegate tasks, and establish work routines for Grower Helpers and Assistant Growers
Follow established crop schedules and collaborate with management to adjust plans as needed based on performance or environmental factors
Troubleshoot greenhouse mechanical and environmental control systems to maintain stable growing conditions
Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned crops to provide guidance, technical knowledge, and leadership in best practices and decision making
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in all operational areas
All other duties as assigned