Grower/Assistant Grower Full Time

Grower/Assistant Grower Job Posting

Baucom’s Nursery Company (located in Charlotte, NC) is looking to hire an Assistant Grower for our super growing nursery located at 3200, Flowes Store Rd E, Concord, NC 28025.

Education Preferences:

• 4-year degree in related fields OR
• 2-year degree with some work experience OR
• 5+ years as a grower/assistant grower

Applicants must be able to:

• Be on your feet for 8+ hours each day
• Lift, carry, and move 25+ pounds
• Work in greenhouse environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, dirt, dust, and other possible allergens
• Be willing to help out in other areas of the nursery depending on the time of the year/season.
• Trim crops up to 8 hours per day

What we offer:

• Full-time, year-round work (40+ hours per week)
• Friendly, family-oriented work environment
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for advancement with proven performance and initiative
• A variety of benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision options), supplemental insurance (short-term disability), 401(k)/profit sharing plan (after a year of service), and Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be earned

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage daily assignments and priorities from the head grower and other team members to maintain top health and quality of plants
• Learn and accurately identify irrigation and nutritional needs of various crops and carry out watering and fertilizing as needed.
• Apply chemical pesticides and growth regulators as directed by the grower and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Assess plant health daily to identify and report any disease, insect problem or abnormalities
• Work with growers and the rest of our great team to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics, placement, etc.
• Care and upkeep of the physical greenhouse, including walkways and work areas each day.
• Support other departments and managers – working as a team to accomplish a common goal will bring you closer to all and help us achieve our goals.
• Opportunities for advancement within Baucom’s Nursery Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• growing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person