- Responsible for the quality of the crops to be grown under best practices.
- Ensure crop has optimal moisture levels- and overhead waters when necessary.
- Reports to maintenance daily any system issues/mechanical failures that are interfering with success of crop.
- Monitor and report environmental conditions of grow room via ignition. Monitor water quality/nutrition via in-house testing.
- Scout daily for insects and disease pressure in crops. Assist in applying biological control agents upon day of arrival.
- Ensure fertilizer tanks are mixed properly according to recipe and never left empty.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of nursery, grow room and water room following food safety guidelines- remove any standing water from ground and apply sanidate to walls and floors to minimize pest pressures. Clean tanks on monthly basis to eliminate any buildup of unwanted bacteria/soil/debris.
- Responsible for the daily review of the crop quality in germination, nursery, grow room and at harvest. Any issues are to be communicated immediately to grower so action can be taken.
- Responsible for following all food safety requirements for production in this area or on this equipment. This includes data entry and keeping records up to date in highland hub.
- Responsible for operating the machinery / equipment in a professional, safe manner, as determined by Occupational safety rules or manufacturer's instructions
- Covers weekend duties as required by the monthly schedule.
- Other duties as needed/assigned
- Ability to work flexible hours Hrs.)
- Must be able to stand for periods of hours during a regular work day
- May involve some repetitive motions
- While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
- The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Undergraduate degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field.
- OR High School and equivalent years of experience in a growing position
- 2 yrs. of experience in a related position with an emphasis in a growing production environment.
- Prior experience with OSHA, HACCP, and GMP is a plus
- Bilingual, English & Spanish preferred
grower technician - Rockingham, VA, United States - Soli Organic, Inc.
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Job TypeFull-time
Description
At Soli Organic, we want to change the way people access organic, sustainable, and affordable food by revolutionizing what nature does best: growing healthy, flavorful plants. We take what we know about the biology of growing the best produce, and then use technology to optimize nature's processes. We do all of this in our proprietary, USDA-certified organic, soil-based, indoor system. For us, everything begins with soil; it is the foundational building blocks that enable us to provide an ecosystem in which plants can thrive.
Over the past 30 years, we've seen this mission spread beyond our wildest dreams. Today, we are an integrated food solutions group with a nation-wide presence, and an ambitious drive to continue to have a positive impact for consumers. So how did we reach this far? We are constantly learning from nature, and we are taking those lessons in innovative ways and creative solutions that will serve the community of consumers who are looking for flavorful, healthy, and sustainable produce options.
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Grower, the Grow Technician is responsible for ensuring crops are grown optimally and on time to meet internal specifications. This person will be detail-oriented, driven by challenge, and successful in a fast-paced working environment. This position requires an energetic, motivated, and self-actualized individual that demonstrates leadership. This person will have the opportunity to take ownership of his/her area and cross-train with other teammates in the area to become more valuable for SGI and provide support as needed.
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We believe that accessing organic, sustainable, flavorful foods provides an opportunity for people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures to enjoy high quality produce. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensure that everyone feels a sense of inclusion, participation and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population shares our fundamental core values of Respect for All Individuals, Customer Obsession and Winning as One Team, which creates a culture that attracts top talent, forming the foundation for a great place to work
At Soli Organic, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
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