HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production and sales of vegetable seeds. We are invested in our customers’ success and the future of our industry, and we believe that our most valuable resource is our employees. We promote functional mobility between jobs and departments, and we encourage our people to grow through interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a global company, and part of Limagrain, we offer the opportunity to work in many different countries, short or long term. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, culturally diverse team environment, we invite you to consider this job opportunity.

Overview:

Produce high quality greenhouse vegetables and vegetable transplants to the standards and expectations established by the breeding and research teams. The Research Station Greenhouse Grower is responsible for all aspects of plant culture related to greenhouse and transplant production. The Greenhouse Grower is also expected to oversee and perform routine greenhouse repair and maintenance and to participate in the design and construction of any new greenhouse structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Crop Management

• Execute greenhouse crop programs to the expectations of the breeding and research staff
• Develop crop specific fertilizer and irrigation protocols that maximize the potential of the breeding programs
• Work alone and with others to insure that crop protocols and crop management procedures are followed
• Apply labeled pesticides to control insect and disease pests
• Measure and monitor key performance metrics related to both the quality and productivity of crop programs
• Oversee and perform routine greenhouse maintenance and repair

Planning and Strategy

• Conduct periodic crop reviews with members of the research and breeding teams to assess success of programs
• Forecast weekly labor needs and work with others to achieve desired outcomes in an efficient and productive manner
• Assist in the development of annual operating budgets and capital investment plans
• Conduct periodic crop walks with the Station Manager to review crop progress and develop plans to address any variances or opportunities
• Prepare monthly written progress reports for the Station Manager
• Assist in the design, specification, bidding and construction of future greenhouse facilities

Station and Organizational Development and Improvement

• Actively support the station Illness and Injury Prevention Plan – assist in periodic safety training
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to share progress and discuss opportunities for improvement
• Work with others to provide training and development opportunities for all staff members
• Participate in periodic seminars and educational opportunities to insure that protocols and crop recipes are up to date
• Work with the Station Manager to develop and implement station and regional improvement initiatives
• Cross train with Farm Manager and assist as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Station Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides general oversight over the tasks performed by 20 contract laborers and/or seasonals as needed.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Strategic Planning and Analysis – Problem solving and analytic skills coupled with the ability to envision future outcomes and deliver solutions for managing variances. 

Technical Skills – Must have technical knowledge and experience growing vegetables in greenhouses, and the production of vegetable transplants.  Must be able to operate and maintain greenhouses, both equipment and structures, irrigation systems, sprayers, greenhouse computerized & automated environmental controls and other equipment as needed. Must have a working knowledge of common greenhouse pests and diseases as well as the pesticides and/or other control measures used to manage them. Must be able to accurately and safely apply agrichemicals to label specifications. Must possess a pesticide applicators license, or have the ability to obtain one.  Should have strong experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as common software used to manage and control greenhouse environmental systems (ARGUS).

Education and/or Experience             

• BS degree in Agriculture or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years general greenhouse and/ or farming experience. 
• 1+ years experience in irrigation techniques and planning.
• 1+ years experience with crew supervision.
• 4 or more years experience operating greenhouses and farm equipment, including tractors.
• Pesticide Applicator’s License, or the ability to obtain license.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish desired.

Apply to:

http://limagrain-recrute.talent-soft.com/offre-de-emploi/emploi-research-station-greenhouse-grower_242.aspx?LCID=2057

www.hmclause.com

We offer an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.

HM.Clause is an "at will" employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drug Free Workplace.