Greenhouse Grower
Leamington, ON, Canada
Job Description
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Greenhouse Grower LOCATION: Leamington, Ontario Full Time \xe2\x80\x93 50 hours per week EXPERIENCE: 3-6 Years Preferred JOB DESCRIPTION MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily crop walk to assess plant health by checking for nutrient and water levels as well as root quality
- Inspect the balance of the plant regularly and maintain for ultimate production output
- Adjust irrigation according to plant needs
- Ensure substrate moisture is sufficient and fertilizer is mixed and order fertilizer according to recipe
- Maintain recirculation tank levels in a sustainable manner
- Responsible for irrigation management which includes collecting and assessing daily water sheets.
- Responsible for submitting water samples, interpreting results and adjusting fertilizers accordingly.
- Recommend corrective actions such as removal of plants or remedial treatments as appropriate.
- Responsible for reporting any issues with assigned greenhouse labourers
- Ensure hydroponic growth and acceptable harvests have met or exceeded the company\xe2\x80\x99s goals and objectives.
- Ensure plant production has exceeded average gross pounds produced per viable producing plants grown.
- Evaluate new potential processes and/or new products to increase revenue or save operating costs.
- Inspect assigned growing areas on daily basis to inspect crops, status of the plant product, possible challenges, and evaluate greenhouse environment and irrigation strategy.
- Responsible for monitoring that crop work is being completed in set time frames and done properly.
- Coordinate with IPM program to ensure timely and effective biological or chemical treatment of pests & disease.
- Ensure timely and effective achievements in all greenhouse operations, including crop work, harvesting, and facility maintenance.
- Communicate with external partners to evaluate potential new growing procedures.
- Maintain recirculation tank levels in a sustainable manner
- Excellent time management, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- To be negotiated
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2143222
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationLeamington, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned