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• Monitor environment: Assist growers in monitoring the environment and promptly report any abnormal conditions.
• Maintain work zone efficiency: Keep the work zone clean and organized to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Irrigation scheduling: Schedule and monitor irrigation cycles to ensure proper watering.
• Irrigation water testing: Perform routine tests on irrigation water, including EC, pH, ORP, DO, and temperature measurements, and promptly report abnormalities.

• Collect crop samples: Collect crop samples for internal or external analysis, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Pest and disease control: Routinely scout for pests and diseases, acting when necessary.
• Chemical and fertilizer handling: Learn how to safely mix, load, and apply chemicals and fertilizers.
• Equipment operation and maintenance: Operate and maintain greenhouse or nursery equipment, including performing basic maintenance tasks.
• Software utilization: Use various software systems for data entry and task management.
• Communicate issues: Report issues and challenges to supervisors and work proactively to improve processes.
• Provide directions: Offer guidance to employees from other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties: Complete any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Core values and safety commitment: Alignment with Local Bounti’s Core Values and commitment to upholding the facility's safety culture.
• English proficiency: Basic proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Safe equipment operations: Knowledge of safe operations for equipment and machinery.
• Machine and tool familiarity: Understanding of basic machines and tools, including their operation and maintenance.
• Adjust machine controls: Ability to quickly and accurately adjust machine or process controls.
• Effective communication: Strong communication skills to convey information clearly.
• Logical thinking: Ability to think logically and analytically to identify alternative solutions to problems.
• Attention to detail: Strong focus on accuracy with attention to detail.
• Teamwork skills: Ability to collaborate and work well in a team.
• Physical stamina: Physical strength and endurance to perform job duties.
• Work independently: Capability to work independently and multitask effectively.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field is preferred.

• 1 or more years of experience working in a greenhouse, hydroponic, or agricultural production environment.

• Basic understanding of plant biology, nutrient management, and environmental control systems.

• Familiarity with hydroponic systems and pest management is a plus.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records related to crop production.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed for crop production.

Physical Demands:

• Standing/Walking: Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods during greenhouse activities.
• Climbing/Balance: Occasionally required to climb or balance when accessing plants or equipment at various heights.
• Sitting: Occasionally required to sit during training or meetings.
• Stooping: Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to tend to plants and perform maintenance tasks.
• Mechanical Exposure: Regularly works near mechanical systems and equipment used in greenhouse operations.
• Weather Exposure: May work in varying temperatures and conditions within the greenhouse environment.
• Coordination: Ability to coordinate hand and foot movements while operating equipment and performing tasks.
• Timing: Ability to time movements effectively when handling tools and performing maintenance tasks.
• Lifting/Moving: Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus when monitoring plant health and equipment.

Wage: $18.00