LEAD GROWER
Company: Speedling Inc.
Location: Bushnell
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Who We AreAt Speedling we are motivated by our customers' success.
We understand the vegetables in our greenhouses are the same
veggies at home on our table. We take pride in knowing the flowers
we grow will be seen in stores across the country. We understand
our EPS facility gives local fish farmers the containers they need
to ship their products across the country and expand their
business.Over 50 years of experience as an industry leader gives us
the knowledge and ability to provide for our customers'
ever-growing needs for high-quality transplants for seeded
vegetables, ornamentals, hemp, and vegetative propagated
products.Every day we look to improve, innovate, and achieve our
goal of providing quality products at the best possible price and
value for our customers.The agricultural industry is unique in its
camaraderie, the desire to see success across the industry - we
want to be a part of your success. At Speedling, we are here to
help you grow. This position is for you if:
- You have a passion for agriculture and you want to learn about
all aspects of a thriving manufacturing business.
- You have a B.S or M.S degree in Agronomy, Plant Science or
Horticulture and you have at least 3 years seed propagation
experience, crop management, large-scale agriculture.
- You love the challenge of problem-solving, collaborating, and
being the go-to resource for your customers as well as enjoy the
seasonal fluctuations of agricultural production.
- You have the ability to run/calibrate irrigation,
fertilizations, and spray equipment required for desired
results.
- You are highly organized, and an excellent communicator.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Join our teamAs the
successful Lead Grower, you will be working with our Grower Manager
who has been with Speedling for 47 years! This role is responsible
for efficiently and effectively produce quality plants through
proper cultural practices. This role will ensure that growing
activities are performed as planned; communication with production
manager and operations teams regarding any change to the plan;
ensuring that all activities are performed following written work
instructions, reporting the time for the crew in preparation of
work schedules and expediting workflow to minimize labor cost. The
job details
- Maintain proper growing methods through fertilization,
application of growth retardant and pesticides ensuring quality
production on a scheduled time line.
- Manage cultural environments for each variety and proactive
issue reporting.
- Generate accurate crop survey and crop forecast.
- Design "spray programs" and oversee effective execution of
programs
- Train and supervise all growers / irrigators / pesticide
applicators.
- Assist with crop harvesting and quality control.
- Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
- Propose creative solutions to problems that may arise.
- Assign, review and evaluate work and recommend retention,
discipline or termination.
- Act as a role model, working alongside crew members, and
demonstrate a positive work ethic.
- Enforce safety regulations at the work areas. What we offer -
Our Employees are our #1 Asset! Speedling offers a competitive
salary, mentoring with amazing people, medical, dental,
company-paid life insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) plan with a
healthy company match, paid vacation, and holidays.
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Keywords: Speedling Inc., Brandon , LEAD GROWER, Other , Bushnell, Florida
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