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.
  • Associateā€™s degree in horticulture or comparable education/experience.
  • Valid MI driverā€™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 bioā€‘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

Application:

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