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Greenhouse Grower

Location: Davis, California, USA

The fourth largest seed company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide.  

Reference : 2020-5044

Function: R & D - Research operations

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Main Goal

The Research Station Greenhouse Grower is responsible for assisting the Greenhouse manager with all aspects of plant culture related to greenhouse and transplant production.

Job description

The Greenhouse Grower is also expected to oversee routine greenhouse repair and maintenance. Also, participate in the design and construction of any new greenhouse structures.

Profile

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
  • Execute 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 operations, research and breeding teams to assess success of programs
  • Forecast weekly labor needs for the greenhouses and work with greenhouse manager to achieve desired outcomes in an efficient and productive manner
  • Assist greenhouse manager in the development of annual operating budgets and capital investment plans
  • Conduct periodic crop walks with the greenhouse Manager to review crop progress and develop plans to address any variances or opportunities
  • Prepare monthly written progress reports for the greenhouse 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 ensure that protocols and greenhouse growing practices are up to date
  • Work with the Greenhouse Manager to develop and implement station and regional improvement initiatives
  • Cross train within farm operations and assist as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Greenhouse Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide general oversight over the tasks performed by seasonal employees and partner with the FLC supervisor to ensure the contract labor duties are executed

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required: Bachelor's degree

Minimum level of experience required: 3 years or more

Application

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

 

More positions from: HM.Clause Inc.

Posted from January 17, 2020 until July 17, 2020
SeedQuest reference number: 113317

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
 
 
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