Lone Star Lettuce Growers – Organic Hydroponics Greenhouse Manager
Looking to hire an eager, detail-oriented team player as a full-time hydroponics greenhouse manager to operate and lead an organic, commercial hydroponics farm in Georgetown, TX. Hydroponics experience is recommended but not required; however, commercial growing experience is required. Responsibilities include: building and expanding system, planting/transplanting/harvesting, delivering produce to customers, tracking & maintaining system health, implementing and following USDA Organic/Food Safety guidelines, managing customers/orders, tracking inventory & expenses, applying organic pesticides and nutrients, and managing 2-3 greenhouse technicians. This is not a typical office job. The successful manager will be hands-on with day-to-day farm operations and will have the opportunity to grow into a General Manager role that will run the entire business (operations, sales, marketing, etc.) The position will require an estimated 40 hours per week with early weekday morning starts and occasional weekend work as needed for system health. Position offers competitive salary, paid vacation/sick leave, and significant opportunity for professional growth.
· Location: 10 minutes north of downtown Georgetown, TX
· High school diploma or equivalency required; college degree preferred
· Manager experience preferred
· Commercial growing experience required; hydroponic growing experience preferred
· English fluency required, Spanish speaking experience is a plus
· Some experience with computer skills (spreadsheets, word documents) recommended
The successful candidate will:
· Be willing to learn about our hydroponics system
· Be willing to learn and implement USDA Organic / Food Safety growing policies
· Enjoy working in a greenhouse with plants (often a hot or cold environment)
· Have basic building skills and plumbing knowledge
· Be a hard worker and not afraid to get their hands dirty
· Be detail oriented, organized, and timely
· Be a self-starter & willing to take on responsibility
· Be a problem solver
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: One location
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