What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grower position at Ag Jobs?
Job Details
Job Location
Oxford - Oxford, PA
Description
Position Summary:
The Grower position is responsible for assisting in monitoring and controlling all farm duties. The grower will be assigned tasks to be conducted in a timely manner so that the farm can function in a predetermined set schedule. The grower must have a sound understanding of the mushroom growing process to mentor and direct all farm employees to achieve company goals of mushroom quantity and quality. A successful grower must have thorough knowledge of mushroom physiology, growing media, mycology, and entomology as well as computer and labor relations skills, and the engineering understanding to provide an environment best suited for mushroom growth. If applicable the grower must interact with the harvesters and harvesting management throughout the week and during the daily level 2 farm meetings.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of mushroom growing experience and an Associate or Bachelors degree preferred.
Role and Responsibilities
Job Location
Oxford - Oxford, PA
Description
Position Summary:
The Grower position is responsible for assisting in monitoring and controlling all farm duties. The grower will be assigned tasks to be conducted in a timely manner so that the farm can function in a predetermined set schedule. The grower must have a sound understanding of the mushroom growing process to mentor and direct all farm employees to achieve company goals of mushroom quantity and quality. A successful grower must have thorough knowledge of mushroom physiology, growing media, mycology, and entomology as well as computer and labor relations skills, and the engineering understanding to provide an environment best suited for mushroom growth. If applicable the grower must interact with the harvesters and harvesting management throughout the week and during the daily level 2 farm meetings.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of mushroom growing experience and an Associate or Bachelors degree preferred.
Role and Responsibilities
- Understand and manipulate the mushroom specific computer program to properly grow the crop to the best of their ability.
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office software.
- Have comprehensive knowledge of the mushroom growing process.
- Must be able to follow and help develop farm related SOPs. Monitor all aspects of crop performance to achieve KPIs. Assist in evaluating and reviewing staff performance.
- Assist in managing farm utility personnel and harvesting supervisors.
- Make sure the crop is kept on a timely schedule.
- Observe and control mushroom crop performance.
- Monitor and record crop data in the appropriate door charts, spreadsheets, etc. Evaluate employee functions so that they are performing according to company policies. Attend level 2 farm meetings.
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