What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROWER ASSISTANT 1 position at 80 Acres Farms?
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Future of Fresh is Here!
Food isn’t what it used to be. We made it better, and we did it by building a different kind of farm. A farm that doesn’t need sun, soil or favorable weather to do its thing. A farm where pesticides have no place—because everything’s indoors, monitored and controlled, 24/7. We built a farm where robots do the heavy lifting, so the humans can focus on growing the freshest, most nutritious food possible. A farm that can produce over 300 times more food than an ordinary farm. With 100% renewable energy. And 97% less water. Pretty unbelievable, right? Well, believe it. This farm is real. We call it 80 Acres Farms. Fresher food awaits you.
POSTION OVERVIEW
Mid-level position within a farm location that handles the day to day of crop systems and measurable crop health variables. Grower Assistant will be both responsible for training Farm Techs on proper crop handling and for assisting Lead Grower in evaluating crop health based on growing actions that were taken. Experience and comfort with both crops and basic industrial systems will be critical to success in this role. The ability to work autonomously as well as with a team, will be required to complete individual tasks while also doing what is required at specific farm location to keep the farm in motion.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Mix acid into water supply to ensure a balanced ph.
- Mix custom and premixed nutrients within water supply.
- Sanitize and manage germination containers.
- Manage watering of propagation room and mixing of seedling nutrients.
- Collect water samples weekly.
- Calibrate EC/pH probe and adjust on/off times per instruction on inhouse system.
- Supervise Farm Tech I and II in grow zones to ensure proper harvest and transplanting methods.
- Identify early detection of crop harm, disease, deficiency, or toxicity
- Monitor environmental conditions and report necessary information to Lead Grower.
- Troubleshoot supply tank issues.
- Perform relocations and harvest orders accurately within digital production platform.
- Maintain grow zone inventory and track data.
- Manage inventory counts of other related farm materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong computer proficiency.
- Ability to operate machinery, use a ladder, & lift 50 lbs.
- Fast paced worker.
- Detail and quality oriented.
- Agriculture, science, and/or production background.
- Adaptability to fast pace environment and quickly evolving processes.
- Ability to work weekends, as needed.
OTHER JOB INFORMATION
Reports to: Grower
Internal level/band: Hourly Band
Starting Rate: $18.00
About our benefits package: 80 Acres Farms offers a highly competitive package including health, dental and vision insurance; company paid life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; voluntary life insurance; vacation and sick leave; 401K with pre-tax and Roth options; and company paid holidays.
About our hiring practices: 80 Acres Farms values inclusion and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that participates in e-verify. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
