Horticulturist I

Position:Horticulturist I

Department/Location: AuroraProduction Facility

Reports To: Assistant General Manager - Plant Science and Horticulture

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

COMPANY:

Headquartered in Orlando, FL,Kalerais a science and technology-driven company dedicated to growing the very best possible produce; it is smart horticulture at its best. As the technology leadersin urban vertical farming,Kalerafocuses on clean, safe, healthy, tasty greens and on the efficiencies of growing locally in controlled environments.

Founded in 2010,Kalerahas, over several years, perfected unique hydroponic growing methods combining optimized nutrients and light recipes, precise environmental controls, and clean room standards to produce safe, highly nutritious, pesticide-free, non-GMO vegetables with consistent high quality and longer shelf life year-round. With indoor facilities situated right where the demand is,Kalerais able to supply an abundance of produce locally, eliminating the need for long distance shipping. This meansKaleracan ensure the highest quality and freshness by delivering product to customers within hours of harvest year-round.Kalera'splants grow while consuming 95% less water compared to field farming.

Kalerahas recently opened a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Orlando, FL. With an annual output of over five million heads of lettuce per year, this new facility is the highest production volume vertical farm in the Southeast US. The rapidly constructed facility also demonstratesKalera'sability to quickly build and open farms around the US and internationally.Having recently announced new facilities in Atlanta and Houston to open in early 2021,Kalerahas aggressivenear-termexpansion plans both domestically and internationally.