Grower - Sherman, Texas

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Sherman, Texas Soli Organic

Job Ref:  1503
Employer:  Soli Organic
Company Name:  Soli Organic
Category:  Equipment - Machinery
Food Safety
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Information Technology – IT
Irrigation
Maintenance – Repair
Organic
Production
Job Type:  Full Time

Location

Country:  United States
State:  Texas
City:  Sherman
Zip Code:  75090
Map: 
Tom Bean, TX 75090, USA (Show on map)
Work From Home:  No

Description

Soli Organic

Soli Organic is seeking a passionate Grower to join their team in Sherman, TX. Under the direction of the Head Grower, the Grower 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.
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.
What you'll be doing:
  • Responsible for the quality of the crops to be grown under best practices.
  • Responsible for all operational requirements in the assigned greenhouse. This includes maintenance notification, irrigation, fertilization, growing environment monitoring, sanitation efforts, etc.
  • Responsible for the daily review of the crop quality. Any issues are to be raised immediately so action can be taken
  • Responsible for minor maintenance repairs or for notifying maintenance of any concerns which could result in delays because of equipment maintenance issues
  • Supervise and report regularly on a designated area of the grow facility
  • Provide support and training to assistant growers in designated areas
  • Monitor and report environmental conditions of greenhouses
  • Scout daily for insects and disease pressure in crops
  • Assist in applying biological control agents
  • Responsible for following all Food safety requirements for production in this area or on this equipment. This includes any logs or SOP’s
  • Records pesticide applications and maintains irrigation logs on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as needed.
  • Responsible for operating the machinery / equipment in a professional, safe manner, as determined by Occupational safety rules or manufacturer’s instructions
  • Keeps a weekly inventory and fill out reports as required by the Grow team
  • Trains, assigns tasks, and monitors work of any employee assigned to the crop production process.
  • Reports any departmental discrepancies/problems and any observed safety concerns
  • Reports on a weekly basis to apprise management of crop progress.
  • Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate people
  • Covers weekend duties as required by the monthly schedule.
  • Other duties as needed/assigned

What it takes to be successful in this role:
  • Degree in Horticulture or combination education & experience
  • 2yrs. practical growing in commercial/retail greenhouse and 2yrs. with both manual and automatic irrigation systems
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish fluency preferred but not required
  • Basic computer and keyboarding skills preferred.
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