Assistant Grower
Full Time Union Position: (M-F, weekends during peak times)
Hiring Immediately
Bachman’s is committed to creating a caring environment while inspiring a passion for bringing beauty to life.
Bachman’s Green House department has an opening for a assistant Grower who is skilled in watering, fertilization, environmental control, application of crop protection products, identification of insect, disease and nutrient issues.
Are you looking for steady, full-time, employment with great benefits? Do you want to work for a company that cares about its employees? Are you looking for a positive work environment and a team atmosphere? Don’t wait, apply now!
POSITION DUTIES:
- Assist Growers in the production of greenhouse crops - watering, fertilization, environmental control, application of crop protection products, identification of insect, disease and nutrient issues.
- Learn all duties and requirements involved with crop production and greenhouse operation.
- Provide work direction to lower classifications.
- Work rotating weekend shift
- Assist in other areas as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of one season of greenhouse production experience.
- Must be able and willing to obtain chemical applicators license if necessary.
- Minimum of one season of greenhouse production experience.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to operate motorized equipment according to set standards.
- Must be able to perform physical work including moving and/or lifting up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to move and/or lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis from ground level up to 5 ½ feet.
- Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
BENEFITS:
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings account/PPO
- Dental Insurance
- Vision
- Life and AD&D
- Disability, Accident, Critical Illness
- 401(K)
- ID Watchdog
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness
- Employee Assistance program (EAP)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays (6/year)
Don't settle, come grow with us!
Bachman's is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What We Do
Bachman’s was founded in 1885 and remains family-owned, with fifth-generation Bachman family members leading the company today. Based in Minneapolis, Bachman’s operates retail locations in the Twin Cities, including six full-service floral, home, and garden centers, a gift and décor store in Galleria Edina, a hardscapes center (Farmington), and 28 floral departments within Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores. The company also operates indoor and outdoor landscaping divisions, a wedding/special events department, a nursery wholesale division, seven acres of greenhouses, and a 670-acre growing range in Farmington, Minn., which produces many of the plants, flowers, and landscaping products sold by Bachman’s today.
To place an order with Bachman’s, call (612) 861-7311 from within the Twin Cities or (866) 222-4626 from outside the Twin Cities. Or, to find retail locations, more information about Bachman’s, or answers to your gardening questions, visit Bachmans.comBachman’s was founded in 1885 and remains family-owned, with fifth-generation Bachman family members leading the company today. Based in Minneapolis, Bachman’s operates retail locations in the Twin Cities, including six full-service floral, home, and garden centers, a gift and décor store in Galleria Edina, a hardscapes center (Farmington), and 28 floral departments within Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores. The company also operates indoor and outdoor landscaping divisions, a wedding/special events department, a nursery wholesale division, seven acres of greenhouses, and a 670-acre growing range in Farmington, Minn., which produces many of the plants, flowers, and landscaping products sold by Bachman’s today.
To place an order with Bachman’s, call (612) 861-7311 from within the Twin Cities or (866) 222-4626 from outside the Twin Cities. Or, to find retail locations, more information about Bachman’s, or answers to your gardening questions, visit Bachmans.com.
