Willoway Nurseries is a progressive, forward-thinking company and is on the forefront of the horticulture and nursery industry with technology, marketing, growing techniques and currently practices open book management. We are seeking a team member to join our Team who can positively contribute to Company growth with the goal to make this your lifelong career.
We are Proud to Offer:
- Excellent $40-42k base salary during paid training program.
- Comprehensive benefits package including cost effective medical insurance options
- 401k Match after 60 days
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Flex Time, plus Paid Holiday Time
- Growth opportunities
- Exceptional, organizationally aligned culture with Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS™) and transparency / open book management (Great Game of Business - GGOB)
During the paid hands-on Grower Training program, you will:
- Participate in daily huddles with other Growers to determine tasks and priorities.
- Communicate, listen, and learn effectively.
- Perform hands-on tasks alongside our growers on a daily basis to learn how we produce quality crops, meet targeted crop schedules and process orders of finished crops.
- Learn about cultural requirements of growing perennials and ground cover crops in an outdoor and indoor greenhouse setting.
- Learn watering and fertilizing processes as well as applications of pesticides
- This is a working-training program
Upon successful completion of the Grower Training Program, you will:
- Perform watering and fertilizer applications for all crops in area of responsibility.
- Perform applications of fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, weed control for assigned crops.
- Perform scouting of all plant material to ensure pests are being controlled
- Determine needs for all plant maintenance (weeding, trimming, spacing, staking)
- Perform daily plant care for assigned crops
- Maintain plant quality and production levels to maximize margins and profitability
- Work with the Grower team to report crop-loss (Scrap) on timely basis. Review reason for scrap and modify cultural practices, scheduling and overproduction situations to reduce future scrap.
- Record and review/evaluate plant performance throughout the term of each crop. Note recommendations for changes, improvements and best management practices for future crops.
- Perform order processing of finished crops
- Continuous learning about cultural practices and techniques
SKILLS
- Proficient in Word, Excel a plus
- Basic mathematical skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
KNOWLEDGE
- An interest in plants and basic knowledge of plants.
- Desire to work in Agriculture/Horticulture type setting
- Previous experience not necessary. We are willing to train.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
An average work day would be spent on your feet approximately 80% of the day indoors or outdoors in growing, production, shipping areas.
WORK SCHEDULE
Average of 2080-2200 hours worked per year. (50+ hours per week may be required in the spring season). Be able to work weekends/holidays as needed.
WAGE $20/hour during training. Upon successful completion of training program (1+ year of experience), wage increase will be earned.
Wage Determined Based on:
- Experience and/or desire to work in an Agriculture/ Floriculture setting
- Desire to learn the process of growing high quality floriculture crops
- Desire to contribute to a positive workplace that offers competitive wage and benefits with opportunity for advancement
Required
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• An interest in plants and basic knowledge of plants. • Desire to work in Agriculture/Horticulture type setting • Previous experience not necessary. We are willing to train
Required
Preferred
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals