Operational Growers #1193

Nature Fresh Farms USA, Inc. has openings for Operational Growers at its facility in Delta, Ohio.

Job Duties Include: Overall management of quality standards/controls, overseeing the use of pesticides or chemicals, planning and care of greenhouse production, climate control, people management, food safety, worker health and safety, irrigation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), water management and other critical success factors to meet facility and company performance targets. Applying agricultural engineering theory to manage all functions involved in the production, production forecasting and quality of the vegetable crops. Oversee all functions involving variety selection, planting, yield, and production management of the greenhouse vegetable crops using Priva Connex. Overall responsibility for the production and quality of the crop. Research alternative growing techniques in an effort to increase yield productivity. Analyze overall production and energy consumption and make recommendations to the Head Grower.

Position Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent education, and 3 years’ experience working in the greenhouse production field or agricultural production field, in the position of Grower or other Advisor, Specialist or Consultant positions. 3 years’ experience is required in each of the following: Greenhouse vegetable production. Greenhouse climate and water management. Crop irrigation and pest management. Crop production forecasting. Using greenhouse management software including Priva Connex or Hortimax. Experience may be obtained concurrently.