Job Description
Job Description
Independent nursery/grower seeks dynamic and organized individual. The position is training with our existing management to be a direct supervisor of a crew of 5-10 employees. Must be able to do physical work (lifting 50+ pounds, standing, bending and walking for long periods of time), prioritize and assign tasks, and solve problems quickly and effectively in a fast paced environment. Fluency in Spanish is helpful.
The ideal candidate should be passionate about growing plants, have excellent people and management skills, and have a greenhouse or nursery background in produce, flowers or ornamental plants. We have a great team and we would love to hear from qualified candidates. Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Coordinate plant production and maintenance needs
-Monitor water, fertilizer, and weed control needs of assigned nursery or section
-Work directly with management and sales team to meet necessary production/sale schedules
-Drive and operate all production related equipment.
-Supervise a crew of employees to fulfill the necessary daily tasks related to crop production
-Train, assist, and evaluate employees that report to you
-Maintain accurate inventory for assigned nursery or section.
-Record and report daily production numbers and goals.
-Participate and oversee order fulfillment processes including: order pulling, obtaining necessary paperwork, grading, order checking, and tagging. All while following required protocols
-Manage and prioritize the daily and weekly tasks for yourself and your crew
-Maintain and enforce training policies for employees that report to you
Experience Qualifications:
All of the following are preferred (A minimum of one is required)
1) Degree or certificate of completion in Agriculture/Plant science or related field of study from a college or vocational school
2) Prior work experience in the Horticulture field for at least 6 months.
3) Prior supervisory experience of at least 6 months
Requirements and Expectations:
-Demonstrates from previous work experience clear communications skills, ability to multi-task, self-motivation, professionalism, organization, problem-solving skills, ability to lead by example, ability to work well with a team of diverse skill levels
-Meet, at minimum, the following general labor requirements: perform repetitive and physical tasks, bending for extended periods, lifting and carrying multiple potted plants of various sizes, & working in all weather conditions.
-Able to read, write, and speak in English and bilingual in Spanish or ability to learn and comprehend basic Spanish within the first year of employment
-Required to work any extra hours, weekends, and/or holidays to complete essential tasks
-Maintain and enforce training policies for employees that report to you
-Learn and stay up to date on the crops we grow
-Be proactive about potential issues involving equipment, crops, and personnel before it becomes a costly issue
-Keep up with industry changes in areas such as education, technology, and new product lines