Looking for those with a Green Thumb!
POSITION Title : Greenhouse Plant Production Technician Location: Filer Idaho zip code 83328 Hours : Monday – Friday 6:30am – 4pm Duration : 6 months + Wages : up to $18.00 per hour POSITION Title : Greenhouse Plant Production Technician Location: Filer Idaho Zip Code 83328
DESCRIPTION : You will be a key player on the team responsible for the daily operations in our greenhouses. Your responsibilities will primarily consist of planting seeds, transplanting plants, harvesting/threshing, and daily cleaning of equipment and work areas.
Learn greenhouse care of plant material by providing support for activities related to greenhouse and data collection.
Regularly perform greenhouse operations maintenance and upkeep: plants, clean floors, keep the work area tidy, organize supplies, and communicate any issues with coworkers and manager.
Attend and participate in group and project meetings. Provide timely and frequent communication regarding any updates, changes, or issues that arise. Follow good sanitation practices and standard operating procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies. Interest in greenhouse operations and general work. High attention to detail and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
Willing to receive Ag Worker Training and Pesticide Handler Training to work with or around pesticides. Strong organizational, observational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-project team environment and collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals, as well as work independently.
Work in a greenhouse, outdoor field, and laboratory setting, sometimes in physically demanding, adverse conditions. Subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and lifting materials. Knowledge of basic math skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
POSITION DUTIES & RES PONSIBILITIES: · Responsible for daily plant care and completing tasks associated with seed production.
· This includes Planting, tissue sampling, transplanting, Harvesting, Cleaning, waste disposal and seed processing.
· Greenhouse maintenance i.e irrigation repair, general housekeeping
REQUIREMENTS: · Must be able to work in hot greenhouse environment.
· Ability to lift ~ 25lbs on occasion.
· Must be willing to work on Weekends and Holidays if needed.
What's in it for you?
"Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401k plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria."
Pay Details: $18.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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