Grower
Hortech Inc.
Nunica, MI 49448
Job Details:
Salary:
$17.90-$23.32 hourly
Job Type:
Full-Time
Number of Hires for this This Role:
1
Required Skills:
- Mission Driven-Hard working, helpful, thoughtful, team oriented and compelled to do what is right for others, the environment and for the world.
- Associate’s degree in horticulture or comparable education/experience.
- Valid MI driver’s license.
- Must become familiar with all of our plants, their respective pruning specifications, disease and pest problems, and biological, physical, environmental, and chemical controls teammated with their culture.
- Understands, embraces, implements and effectively lead concepts of Lean Manufacturing.
- Commits to horticulture as his or her career and has a strong interest in biology.
- Michigan Certified Nurseryman is a plus.
- Must be self-directed, perceptive, responsible, timely and precise.
- Hard working team players constantly seeking more efficient and waste free methods to work.
- Develops specific knowledge as it relates to the production and care of our product line.
- Must be coordinated and fast with their eyes and hands.
- Must be capable of communicating well, and working alone or in small groups.
Essential Functions:
- Irrigation, weeding, chemical and bio‑control applications, fertilizing, pruning, tying, staking and sorting are actions growers must successfully implement to maintain and continually improve our plants.
- Focuses on continuous improvement in all aspects of staff development, plant care, and facility care.
- Manages plant care with hundreds of different plant genera.
- Leads a team of 2 teammates
- Implements and leads our IPM and biological control programs.
- Available to work every third weekend (one weekend on, two weekends off). And, 2-3 holidays per year.
Benefits:
- 401 (k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday through Friday
- Some Weekends & Holidays
Supplemental Pay:
- Time & a half for overtime (40+)
- Bonus Pay
- Paid Holidays
Work Location:
- One Location
Work Remotely:
- No