Farm Grower Assistant
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- Job Title: Farm Grower Assistant
- Locations: Ringgold, GA and/or
Marietta, GA
- Status: Full Time or Part Time / Hourly
- Reporting Relationships: Facility Manager / Manager on Duty
- Work Schedule: Hours and workdays vary by season.
About Pike: Come Play in the Dirt
Pike Nurseries has been serving residents in the Southeast for more than 60 years. Pike Nurseries is recognized as a leader in the garden center industry for its commitment to providing the best selection, quality, service, and horticultural expertise. With Pike's sister brand in California, Armstrong Garden Centers, we are considered the largest independent garden center company in the U.S. with career and growth opportunities from coast to coast.
Our Pike Nurseries Farm growing division includes two facilities, in Marietta and Ringgold, GA, where we grow annuals, perennials, succulents, roses, herbs, poinsettias, and more across about 15 acres of greenhouse and outdoor space. The commitment to our customers' garden success starts at our farms where our local experts grow the best plants for our region with a focus on horticultural excellence so our customers get the best-quality plant that thrives in their garden.
Just as we are committed to our customers' success in the garden, we are committed to our employees' success in their position. We are proud to offer rigorous training and professional development to help our associates grow with us for years to come.
Our Pike Nurseries Farm growing division includes two facilities, in Marietta and Ringgold, GA, where we grow annuals, perennials, succulents, roses, herbs, poinsettias, and more across about 15 acres of greenhouse and outdoor space. The commitment to our customers' garden success starts at our farms where our local experts grow the best plants for our region with a focus on horticultural excellence so our customers get the best-quality plant that thrives in their garden.
Just as we are committed to our customers' success in the garden, we are committed to our employees' success in their position. We are proud to offer rigorous training and professional development to help our associates grow with us for years to come.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Under guidance from the Lead Grower, this position will grow the highest quality plants in the most efficient and productive manner.
- Responsible for the daily maintenance of a designated range of plants. Maintenance includes watering, fertilizing, spacing, weeding and moving the plants.
- Uphold the quality standards to ensure a consistent crop.
- Inspect the plants and alert the Grower Lead and management if insects or diseases are detected.
- Assist in the implementation of specific fertilization programs.
- Monitor the greenhouse environment and keep ranges clean and free of debris, weeds, personal belongings, etc.
- Know the specifications for each crop and make recommendations to the Grower Lead for crop improvement.
- Follow growing schedules as determined by the Grower Lead.
- Assist with production as requested by management.
- Perform other duties assigned by management as needed.
Education, Prior Work Experience and Specialized Skills and Knowledge
- One plus year(s) work-related experience.
- High level of interpersonal skills to be able to positively interact with fellow associates.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. on regular basis and up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
Compensation
We have great benefits! - (Benefits available to full-time associates)
- Major medical, dental, vision and other group benefits
- Paid holidays and paid vacation
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k
- 30% Employee Discount
- Salary is commensurate with experience
Safety First
Physical Environment & Working Conditions
- Requires extensive use of back, legs, knees, arms, feet and hands for lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, and walking.
- Unassisted lifting limits up to 50 lbs.
- Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day.
- The outside environment will comprise most of the day with some inside building activity.
We Want to Hear from You
Have questions? Our Human Resources team is standing by to discuss how you fit in with the Pike team.
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