Grower at Soupah Kitchen & Co.

About the Job

• The Grower will work with staff of growers, assistant growers and quality control staff engaged in the growing, care and maintenance of the company’s horticultural products that are produced in our hydroponics farms and cultivating containers.
• S/he will direct the application of technical procedures, timing and metering devices that control frequency, amount and type of nutrient applications; regulate humidity, ventilation, temperature and amount of light; and dispense fertilizers. Monitors crop development and the removal of substandard plants to maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Discusses plant growing activities with management personnel to plan for growing activities that are consistent with planned production schedules.
• Monitors growing conditions and oversees changes in humidity, moisture and temperature and cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
• Monitors plant development to ascertain conditions such as leaf texture, bloom size and the existence of pests or disease; removing substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Determines rates of fertilizers, as required by the crops and applies and/or directs the application of them.
• Develops growing procedures for new species in product line and new cultivation techniques.
• Maintains inventory of needed growing supplies such as fertilizers, seeds, etc
• Maintains records of growing techniques and production; reviews records and reports to identify trends and to forecast future space and production needs.

Requirements

• Degree in Horticulture or a related field and 1 years of related work experience
• Ability to calculate figures amounts, proportions, percentages and volume in relation to the application of fertilizers, chemicals and water.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions necessary to identify a wide variety of conditions such as plant diseases, existence of insects, etc.
• Have the knowledge and ability to identify major plant groups and be aware of their culture and growth traits.
• Adaptability and multi‐tasking; experience working in a fast moving environment.
• Must understand the use of injectors, electrical conductivity and pH meter, boom and irrigations systems.
• Thorough knowledge of water lines and be aware of and monitor conditions such as ventilation, light conditions, temperature and humidity.
• Must have in depth knowledge of the safe handling and application of chemicals such as fertilizers, etc.