Grower: Tissue Culture Liners

Position Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, high-character, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our team in a grower position. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic combined with good production knowledge and people skills. This is a hands-on grower position. Selected individual will be responsible for day-to-day production and care of all plants in section. This includes watering, fertilization, nutrition, pest and disease monitoring and control, to maintain the overall quality and health of the plants. This is a permanent, full time position with growth opportunities.

If intrested please submit resumes to Ty Strode at tystrode@agristarts.com

Location

Apopka, FL

About Us

Agri-Starts, Inc. was established in 1984. We are a world class plant tissue culture propagator which produces and sells young plants to wholesale growers and farms. Our products consist of ornamental foliage, edibles, natives, rootstocks, and aquatic young plants. All plants are created and grown in our state-of-the-art facilities in Apopka and Mt. Dora, Florida.

Essential Functions

	Maintain plant health & quality through proper mist, irrigation, fertilization, pest, & fungus control techniques
	Keep optimal environmental and hygienic conditions for quality production
	Maintain organizational system for all crops in section
	Log inventory of crops in section
	Monitoring and control of a computerized greenhouse environment
	Good communication on all issues that affect yield, quality and order fulfillment
	Foster a culture of safety, innovation and continuous quality improvement
	Assist in managing inventory & ordering materials used in growing and production

	Assist with maintenance and repair of greenhouse facility and equipment
	Remain up-to-date on improvements in greenhouse production through regular participation in professional meetings and benchmarking of other operations
	Collect and send tissue/media nutritional analysis and pest and disease diagnosis
	Continually decreases the level of shrinkage in crops
	Supply technical support for customers
	Would be responsible for up to 12 weekend duties annually
	Additional duties as required

Job Skills

	Sound horticultural knowledge
	Ability to trouble shoot plant health problems
	Must possess physical strength and stamina necessary to perform greenhouse tasks
	Excellent communication skills in English

	Excellent organizational skills
	Posses or ability to obtain a Pesticide applicators license
	Must maintain high standards of conduct and professionalism, including appearance
	Invests time and effort into doing a good job, and take pride in accomplishments