Grower

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64701, Harrisonville, MO, USA
In-Office
Junior
Agriculture
The Role
Supports greenhouse plant production by monitoring plant and soil conditions, watering and adjusting irrigation, scouting for pests, applying fertilizers and pesticides, preparing plants for shipment, maintaining equipment, and performing basic greenhouse maintenance. The role requires collaboration with growing staff, adherence to safety standards, physical work in warm and humid conditions, and potential weekend availability.
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Join us for a job fair at our Harrisonville, MO location!

Learn about all our current openings, meet our team and see our beautiful facility!

  • Monday June 8, 2026 from 1 pm-5 pm
  • Wednesday June 10, 2026 from 8 am- noon
  • Thursday June 11, 2026 from 1 pm - 5 pm

Growing To Serve You

We exist to bring beauty and joy to our communities through our high-quality plants.


POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of the Grower is to participate in the growing of heathy plants, under the supervision of the Lead or Head Grower, to prepare for sale to our customers.


SAFETY:

Safety is a top priority at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses, you will take an active leadership role in promoting a safe working culture. We want all employees, customers, and guests to Arrive Safe, Be Safe and Leave Safe.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (comprehensive, but not limited to):

Plant Production:

· Work side by side with the growing team to produce plants that meet the specifications of our customers.

· Assess watering needs, hand water and adjust irrigation systems accordingly to maintain plant health.


Growing:

· Obtain plant measurements and soil measurements to track growth progress.

· Proactively scout for bugs and plant pests using sticky cards and crop inspection.

· Apply fertilizer and pesticides as needed (with a valid pesticide license).

· Keep Lead and Head Grower informed of status of all growing activities.


Operations:

· Prepare plants in hanging baskets, containers, and flats.

· Set up racks and wrap for shipment.

· Inform Range Manager of equipment repairs: including heaters, fans, and watering equipment.

· Carry out basic greenhouse maintenance as instructed by Lead or Head Grower.


Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

· 1-2 years of Grower or Assistant Grower experience.

· Pesticide applicator’s license required or be willing to obtain applicator’s license within 3 months.

· High School Diploma or GED

· Preferred: Selected college/vocational courses in horticulture/greenhouse Management


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Punctual, flexible with schedule-including weekend rotation availability.

· Maintain all company safety standards.

· Demonstrated ownership for decisions and actions; facilitates accountability.

· Ability to effectively work autonomously, while always keeping Head Grower and Range Manager informed of critical data.

· Fanatical about details and follow through.

· Practical, pragmatic, hardworking and committed.

· Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible with work hours, and willing to be available when necessary.


The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience may provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform occasional to continuous repetitive motion while walking, standing, sitting, distinguishing colors, lifting, and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Will need to apply pesticides in Hazmat Personal Protective Equipment in temperatures that can exceed 110 degrees.



WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically, those in this or comparable roles will spend most of their time working side-by-side employees in a production and greenhouse environment with few physical hazards. The business is seasonal, and environments can at times be dusty, warm, and humid.

Skills Required

  • 1–2 years of Grower or Assistant Grower experience
  • Pesticide applicator's license, or willingness to obtain one within three months
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Availability for flexible scheduling, including weekend rotation
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in greenhouse conditions, including temperatures exceeding 110 degrees while wearing hazmat PPE
  • College or vocational coursework in horticulture or greenhouse management
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The Company
500 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses is an independent, family-owned horticultural business based in Monticello, Minnesota. The company grows high-quality plants for garden-center retailers and operates four locations—two in Monticello, one in Buffalo, Minnesota, and one in Madison, South Dakota—with approximately 35 acres of greenhouse space. It supplies retail garden centers with greenhouse-grown plants for customer sales across the region.

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