Seasonal Greenhouse Worker

CSS Farms•Colorado City, CO

13d

About The Position

CSS Farms is a multi-state agricultural business with a mission of Growing Great Together. We achieve this by leading the way in stewardship and solutions for every field, every load, every day. At CSS Farms we take great pride in doing the job right and believe our best work is achieved when we work together. Farming is our way of life, we have a deep passion for the land, our families, and our communities. We have a legacy rooted in solving hard problems and tackling new business ventures. Summary The Seasonal Greenhouse Worker will have the opportunity to be cross trained in several areas of the greenhouse. Assertive, self-directed and pragmatic team members create an environment that ensures superior quality and service to our customers. This position is seasonal.

Requirements

Willing and able to complete training orientation period
Able to flex work schedule as needed based on seasonal demands of an agricultural operation which may include weekends as needed periodically
Willingness and ability to work with whomever and wherever you are scheduled
Complete basic math calculations
Have a high attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with co-workers and have positive references
Self-directed, yet consensus driven, with the ability to implement solutions with team input
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documents form upon hire

Responsibilities

Harvest minitubers by cooperatively working on a team following the pace and instruction of a team lead
Handle plants carefully to avoid damage
Harvest minitubers accurately to size at a steady pace
Remove yellow or dead leaves from plants being harvested
Sweep greenhouse of all trash throughout the day
Accurately record variety information into iPad and computer system
Assist in the shipping process by going through bags for quality checks and packing/loading boxes
Transplant plants by transferring the plants from the lab to the greenhouse
Wash dishes, clean bathrooms, sweep and mop greenhouses, headhouse and breakroom, take out trash as needed or according to schedule
Birthing - Assist the Lab lead with transfer and preparation of plants from lab to greenhouse
Planting – delicately transfer plantlets from birthing trays to greenhouse hydroponic trays according to planting map
Sizing-Safely operate sizing machine to ensure minitubers are correctly sized while keeping variety information accurate.
Propagation - Rapid multiplication of tissue culture plantlets using sterile technique
Lab Media - Follow recipes to produce media for tissue culture plantlets using sterile technique
Greenhouse Prep - dress trays, string hoses, cut plastic to correct size, read planting maps
Facilities-Assist the facilities manager with any duties needed
And, other duties as assigned