Job description

The Assistant Grower is responsible for the proper care and plant development in their designated area(s), including but not limited to the principles and practices of plant cultivation and quality of the work done on the crops. This position will also monitor and adjust processes to the best growing conditions for all crops as trained or directed by growing leadership.  Work schedule includes working every other weekend, with 2 days off during the week of weekend work. 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage daily assignments and priorities assigned by supervisor to maintain top health and quality of plants in your assigned area. Ensuring all necessary steps are taken to maintain top quality plants.

• Perform tasks such as planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Monitor plant health, identify and address any pests, issues, or diseases.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems and other equipment.
• Stay up to date on all training, as well as follow and enforce all safety policies and practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with and support other departments and managers, working as a team to accomplish a common goal.

Experience:

• Previous experience working on a farm or in a landscape/gardening setting is helpful but not necessary. We are willing to train the right individuals to join our team.
• Basic math skills for measuring and mixing fertilizers and other materials required.
• Ability to retain mechanical understandings to operate and maintain equipment.
• Familiarity with hand tools used in gardening and farming.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in face paced and physical environment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as needed.

This position is primarily indoors in a greenhouse environment. Varying degrees of temperatures include high humidity, hot environments and traveling outdoors between facilities throughout the year. Fluency to read, write and understand the English language is required. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills such as pinching, squeezing and pulling. Must be able to lift to 35 lbs. repetitively for full shift without assistance.

Please note that this job description is not all-inclusive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

KW Danville LLC. is an equal opportunity employer.

If you feel you would be a good candidate for this position please apply in person, Monday through Friday 8am -- 4 pm at employer's address. No PHONE CALLS