Job Posting for Grower Assistant

If you are interested in becoming a Grower Assistant, please complete a job application.  Applications can be obtained in the Mason, WV Corporate Office lobby area or here.

 

Brief Description of Job Duties and Requirements are:

  • Be able to stand on concrete for long periods, perform lots of walking, withstand hot temp environment at times, work in PPE (chem suits, gloves, respirator) as required

  • Physically able to successfully pass a respirator fit test

  • Able to do heavy physical level labor (lift up to 50 lbs at times)

  • Have no interfering allergy issues with plants (also will have possible bee/spider exposures)

  • You will be working with chemicals (insecticides, fungicides, growth regulators, acids, etc)

  • You will need to have basic math skills (a plus if have prior knowledge of pH, or other grower science knowledge)

  • Job will be located at various greenhouses at various times so will need means to move from house to house

  • Job will entail working under various growers as production needs change throughout the year/seasons

  • Work schedule is intense during growing periods and could possibly become reduced weekly hours between seasons (if eligible for West Va.  low earnings during these periods, will receive supplemental pay via unemployment)

 

During growing seasons this is the anticipated work schedule-

  • Mid February to  first of June , 40-50 hours a week, 6-7 days a week;

  • Mid July to end of September , 40-50 hours a week

 

Typically the workday would begin at 8 am (this can be discussed in the interview if there is a conflict with applicant needs)

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

It is the policy and practice of this Company to provide all qualified employees and applicants for employment with Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to age, race, creed, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, service in the armed forces of the U. S., o r any other status or condition protected by applicable law from discrimination. BMGI values diversity in the workplace. We will provide, upon request, reasonable accommodations to assist applicants with disabilities in applying for employment.

 
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