Herbaceous Grower

Rio Verde, located in Cornelius, Oregon, was acquired on September 1, 2018.  Rio specializes in evergreen shrubs, trees, and specialty crops.  It consists of 300 acres that include 160 acres of field-grown plants and 140 acres of container-grown plants.

RIO Verde Plantas is part of the DCA Outdoor family of brands. We are vertically integrated and take pride being an industry leader. We’re not only streamlining the production and distribution of landscape products, but we are also working to reduce the carbon footprint. Through our continued growth and innovation, we will have the highest impact on our world.

We are looking for an experienced plant grower who has advanced herbaceous plant knowledge, excels with systems and processes, and can get things done. If you are someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, pays attention to the details, and has strong follow up skills, this could be the job for you! 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage Herbaceous Program: The herbaceous plant grower works with area crew leaders and crew members to lead, manage, produce and maintain overall plant quality according to the production plan
• Inventory Control: Maintain an accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory audits as necessary. Train area crew leaders to use growing space appropriately based on the production plan and plant cultural needs
• Plant Health: Work closely with the IPM Foreman and Production Manager to ensure the best pest and disease control plan is in place
• Production Plan: Work closely with Production Manager to implement production plan according to sales plan and production schedules
• Training: Develop, schedule and conduct training for operational processes as deemed necessary

Essential Job Duties:   

• Coordinate with the Production Manager and Production Coordinator to establish weekly/monthly plans and priorities for areas of responsibility to efficiently execute the plan and manage work orders
• Oversee all cultural maintenance activities and ensure efficient and quality work is being performed
• Lead by example and enforce safety rules to ensure that all employees are properly following safety processes set forth by management
• Drive inventory accuracy and continuous availability adjustments
• Initiate, train and institutionalize measuring and monitoring metrics for major activities in area of responsibility
• Ensure that all resources needed are in supply and in good working condition.
• Work directly with the Production Coordinator to order and keep supplies on-hand in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Document all processes related to growing and cultural maintenance of the herbaceous program
• Maintain safe operation of specified container area equipment
• Follow up daily with your crew to verify that they have clocked in and out

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Required: 1 Year of Green Industry operation-related experience
• Required: One year of management experience
• Required: Advanced knowledge of herbaceous plant production methods and techniques
• Highly Preferred: Proficient in both English and Spanish 

Benefits you will Enjoy:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 1st of the month after 30 days
• Generous 401k match with immediate vesting
• Company paid life insurance, STD, & LTD
• PTO and paid holidays
• Company culture centered around growth and innovation
• Career development & recognition

DCA Outdoor, Inc, is a values based, purpose driven organization in service to our family of 12 brands.  We operate in 6 states, have 700 employees with revenues of $99mm. We have revolutionized the green industry through national, vertical integration. An industry leader, our mission is to cultivate growth for our customers, our employees, our company, and our world. 

Our Definite Chief Aim (DCA) is to streamline the production and distribution of landscape products. We are focused on growth, innovation, and collaboration, and believe these are the keys to our continued success and will have the highest impact on our world. 

We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well.  They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow. 

We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today.  Join us in revolutionizing the green industry! 

If you meet the criteria for this position, please apply today.  Either through this ad or by going to our website at www.dcaoutdoor.com/careers. 

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