Senior Grower US

Pure Flavor® Farms•Fort Valley, GA

About The Position

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America. With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization. Job Summary: Manage all aspects of the production and harvesting process including integrated pest management, climate management, crop maintenance, labor planning and scheduling. Participate in planning growing activities that are consistent with production schedule and company standards. Prepare the facility and greenhouse operation for new plants. Oversee clean out process at the end of a crop cycle. Monitor growing conditions and review changes in humidity, moisture, and temperature; monitor cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards. Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed. Inspect crops on a regular basis; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards. Develop growing procedures for new species in product line and new cultivation techniques. Record data on growing techniques and production yields. Research and implement continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques, and technologies. Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene, and health & safety policies and procedures are followed, taking corrective action when necessary. Report food safety and quality concerns to appropriate personnel. Ensure compliance of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SOP’s and company policies and procedures. Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field, required.
Minimum three (3) years’ years experience in a commercial greenhouse environment, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
WHIMS and Grower Pesticide certification, required.
Detailed knowledge of major plant groups, their culture and growth traits.
Ability to identify plant diseases and detect the existence of insects.
Proven ability to accurately calculate amounts, proportions, percentages, and volume in the application of fertilizers, chemicals and water.
Experience in the use of injectors, electrical conductivity and pH meter, boom and irrigation systems.
Thorough knowledge of water lines and ability to monitor conditions such as ventilation, light conditions, temperature, and humidity.
In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and the PrimusGFS program.
Numeracy skills essential.
Computer Skills required; Microsoft (MS) Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to trouble shoot issues and implement corrective action.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with PRIVA greenhouse climate control system, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the production and harvesting process including integrated pest management, climate management, crop maintenance, labor planning and scheduling.
Participate in planning growing activities that are consistent with production schedule and company standards.
Prepare the facility and greenhouse operation for new plants.
Oversee clean out process at the end of a crop cycle.
Monitor growing conditions and review changes in humidity, moisture, and temperature; monitor cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed.
Inspect crops on a regular basis; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
Develop growing procedures for new species in product line and new cultivation techniques.
Record data on growing techniques and production yields.
Research and implement continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques, and technologies.
Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene, and health & safety policies and procedures are followed, taking corrective action when necessary.
Report food safety and quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
Ensure compliance of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SOP’s and company policies and procedures.
Other core expectations as defined by the company.