Section Grower 1
Organization: Skagit Horticulture
City: Mabton
Job Category: Grower
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Requirement: < 1 year
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct 2X daily inspection of assigned area to identify moisture requirements and communicate possible problems.
- Provide correct moisture to crops through utilization of sprinklers, fog, drip, tubes, boom, and hand watering
- Immediately inform senior grower of any problems
- Help fellow growers as needed
- Properly use and maintain equipment in growing area
- Utilize injectors and mix fertilizer
- Maintain sanitation(to include non-plant material such as algae-free floors, weed free) and organization of assigned work area
- Check vigor of roots and scout crops
- Walk crops with senior grower daily
Required / Preferred Qualifications:
Safety
- Ensure that all production and maintenance work areas are kept clean and safe.
- Show a desire to grow/work with plants
- Able to work independently
- Organization skills
- Eagerness to complete all assignments as required to show a sense of urgency
- Dedication to producing quality product
- Willing to work holidays and weekends as required
- Able to lift/carry weights of up to 50lbs
- Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
Benefits
Skagit Horticulture offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and 8 paid holidays
How to Apply
To Apply Contact: Human Resources Assistant Francisco Estrada, franciscoestrada@skagithort.com