Greenhouse Technician

263 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach FL

Description

Position: Full Time – First/Day Shift Salary: Top Pay – Varies Category: General Labor / Production Worker Job Description: As a Greenhouse Technician, you will be a key player on the team responsible for the daily operations in our state-of-the-art, organic greenhouse. Your responsibilities will primarily consist of harvesting and packing organic leafy greens (lettuce), along with planting seeds, transplanting plants between grow beds, and daily cleaning of equipment and work areas. You DO NOT need to have any previous greenhouse experience to apply. However, you must be reliable, punctual, and work well with others as part of a team. You must also have basic reading, writing skills, and be able to comprehend basic communication. Schedule will include some holidays, as the farm does operate 365 days/year. Must be flexible and willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Physical Effort and Work Environment • Standing/Walking (75% - 100%): Will remain standing for long periods of time and must be able to move about from one area of the workplace to another. • Climbing/Stooping/Bending/Kneeling/Reaching (50% - 74%): Will bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach at or above shoulder level. • Lifting (75% - 100%): Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs. regularly, 50 lbs. occasionally. • Pulling/Pushing (0% - 24%): Will transport loads of up to 100 lbs. • Work Environment (75% - 100%): Predominately in greenhouse and refrigerated packing room environment. Although not substantially exposed to adverse external weather conditions, the packing room is cool and damp (38 degrees F), and the greenhouse is exposed to some sunlight and therefore warm/hot and humid (minimum of 70 degrees F). The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.