Assistant Grower

Rockwell Farms is a commercial greenhouse company founded in 1979. With 41 acres of environmentally controlled greenhouses and 30 acres of outdoor field production, we are recognized by Greenhouse Grower Magazine as a Top 100 Grower in the United States

Rockwell Farms has several career opportunities available in our Horticulture Department.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, passioned, with a strong attention to detail, and desire to learn and improve.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the growing leadership with proper care of the plant development including, but not limited to irrigation, fertilization, application of pesticides and fungicides and general crop maintenance.
• Exhibit a proactive approach to growing and maintaining the highest crop quality possible.
• Assist supervising Section Grower with general upkeep of assigned section.
• Collaborate with and support other departments and managers working as a team to accomplish a common goal.

Entry level position with opportunities for promotion and internal career advancement.

• Starting wage is $18 per hour.
• Advancement opportunities within 3-5 years offer an annual salary range of $45,000-$60,000
• Rockwell Farms offers its eligible employees a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401K, bonuses, and much more!

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate math skills
• Solid reading skills
• Ability to communicate with the team
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physical environment
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently as the task requires
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to accurately identify irrigation needs for various crops
• Ability to flex hours/schedule during peak seasons as business needs arise
• Comfort working with basic science and math concepts
• Desire to continue learning and takes the initiative to learn new best practices
• Dedicated to continuous improvement, and sharing and building on new ideas across the organization

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Extended hours
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Work Location: In person