Propagation Assistant

3160 Upper Bay Rd., Arcata CA

Description

Build your career at SunValley! SunValley, the largest U.S. provider of Cut Flowers, Sun Valley is one of the largest employers in Humboldt, provides competitive compensation, and full benefits including; vacation, sick time, vision, medical, life, dental and 401K. *2 years’ experience in related field, or currently enrolled in college courses in the field of botany or agriculture. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:00 Saturday 7 to 12. Must be punctual, professional and have a desire to work with plants. Job Summary The Propagation assistant is responsible for performing all day-to-day cultivation tasks and maintenance activities in the propagation facility and executes daily task plans set by management, maintains a clean, healthy, and safe work environment, and ensures the Company’s quality standards are met. Tasks include: cutting clones, pruning, transplanting, germinating, watering, spraying, cleaning, washing pots and tables, and sanitizing the facility. Essential Functions 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. Taking sets of instructions from management and executing properly Maintaining a clean and safe work environment Meeting work deadlines set by management and team leads Sorting and organizing supplies Consolidating and prepping inventory for delivery Cleaning and sanitizing facility (grow rooms, offices, bathrooms, storage, etc.) Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures, with a fair amount of moisture present. Ability to exert up to 15‐50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and 10 pounds of force constantly in order to lift and move product. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.