Nutrient Prep Technician - Day Shift (6 A.M. - 6 P.M.)

AeroFarms•Danville, VA

3d•$18

About The Position

The Nutrient Prep Technician (NT) will be passionate about horticulture science and plants and will share our values around all teams conducting high quality. He/she will be an energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high standards and good judgment. Also, our organization values individuals who can lead by example and keep focus in a team-centered environment. Under the direction of the Horticulture Team Leader (HTL), the Nutrient Prep Technician will prepare bulk nutrient mixes, monitor concentrate levels, aid with minor tower maintenance and equipment calibration, and monitor nutrient inventory. The Nutrient Prep Technician (NT) will make sure he/she will always contribute to comply with safety and quality rules on the Company, to finish tasks promptly, to be always on top of communicated priorities, to collaborate to create and keep a positive work environment, and that he/she is effectively scouting, reporting and fixing things on the towers. The Nutrient Prep Technician (HT) should be able to operate with minimal supervision and always ask questions, tell the truth, and express feelings. Comply with Safety rules. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Comply with Quality rules. Collaborate and help to create and keep a positive work environment. To maintain horticulture equipment. To record, track, and calibrate equipment related to pH and EC To clean filters promptly. To weigh and mix fertilizers Make sure that nutrient tanks are monitored daily and levels are sufficient for production To monitor inventory of horticulture supplies. To identify and call out issues related to plant growth. To read and use grow room software as needed to verify plant condition and equipment calibration. To calibrate sensors. To collect nutrient solution and plant tissue samples for analysis as needed. To handle acids and acid management with the team. To correct EC, pH when out of range

Requirements

School Diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience with plants desired
Experience with food safety and HACCP protocols desired.
Positive, respectful attitude.
Basic computer proficiency preferred
Must be detail-oriented and organized.
Reliable attendance.
Strong communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Proficient in spoken and written English.
Able to operate and calibrate scales, calipers, EC/pH meter, HMI, and tablet (training provided).
Able to stand and walk for long periods.
Able to lift/carry items up to 55 pounds.
Able to drive scissor lift and access plants 35 feet in the air after training.

Responsibilities

To maintain horticulture equipment.
To record, track, and calibrate equipment related to pH and EC
To clean filters promptly.
To weigh and mix fertilizers
Make sure that nutrient tanks are monitored daily and levels are sufficient for production
To monitor inventory of horticulture supplies.
To identify and call out issues related to plant growth.
To read and use grow room software as needed to verify plant condition and equipment calibration.
To calibrate sensors.
To collect nutrient solution and plant tissue samples for analysis as needed.
To handle acids and acid management with the team.
To correct EC, pH when out of range