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Page Mechanical Group, Inc.

Assistant Grower

Page Mechanical Group, Inc., Oxnard, California, United States, 93033

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Local Bounti is a leading

controlled environment agriculture (CEA)

company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally‑grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.

By growing local we help

eliminate food waste

and provide fresh, high‑quality produce. Our

sustainable greenhouse technology

delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in

90% less water consumption and 95% less land use

than conventional agriculture,

no need for herbicides or pesticides , and the

lowest carbon footprint in the industry .

We are

committed

to the

growth and cultivation

of our

employee’s well‑being , so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that

enables them to thrive personally and professionally.

We provide an

educational and safe work environment

and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.

Local Bounti employees are

empowered, valued, and respected.

They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti’s success . This shared passion for achievement is the

lifeblood of our company.

Competitive Pay

Indoor Agriculture Environment

A culture focused on Work/Life Balance

Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates

Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account

Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year

10 Company Paid Holidays

Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match

Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D

Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Voluntary STD/LTD

Aflac

Caregiver Support

Training and Development

Adoption Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)

MarketPlace Perks at Work

Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.

Duties & Responsibilities The Assistant Grower will excel in growing hydroponic crops of the highest quality in the most efficient way, in collaboration with other production team members. This position will be working with the growing team while fostering a positive environment of respect and safety for people, our customers, and the environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.

Crop Management

Knowledge of climate and irrigation management

Knowledge of crop nutrient requirements, acceptable growing ranges and conditions

Knowledge of organic and conventional fertilizers, macro and micronutrients, EC, pH and dissolved oxygen requirements

Knowledge of germination and propagation parameters and requirements

Knowledge/ability to analyze a crop in the field and in conjunction with lab reports to determine plant deficiencies/toxicities and make adjustments accordingly.

Knowledge/ability to forecast crop yields, cycle times, and adjust fertilizers, equipment, and techniques preemptively to ensure the top-quality crops.

Greenhouse Management

Ability to work with two local facilities

Comfortable around standard greenhouse equipment, including water pumps, air compressors, heaters, water boilers, injectors, moveable gutters, conveyor belts, seeding equipment, Reverse Osmosis, etc. Able to repair or at least troubleshoot in the field.

Knowledge of proper greenhouse climate control systems (ideally Priva, Argus, or equivalent) to combat adverse climates and like extreme cold, heat, dry or wet weather to maintain consistent growing conditions.

Pest and Disease Management

Able to scout for pests and diseases, and train others to do so effectively.

Able to plan for and maintain an IPM program, including preventative sprays for both insects and plant diseases, record keeping, reporting, storage, and spray equipment maintenance.

Personnel Management / Collaboration

Crew management, supervising, training, and coaching team members

Resolving employee issues/complaints

Efficient use of labor to complete work consistently and predictably

Work alongside Production department to maintain smooth and consistent operations, consistent crop availability.

Work alongside Maintenance department to ensure a functional and effective greenhouse.

Communicate with superiors and subordinates clearly, openly, and honestly.

Excellent prioritization and time management skills

Other

Participate in the company’s Research and Development projects related to growing and equipment.

Familiarity with organic certifying bodies (CCOF or equivalent) and the requirements/standards of the verifying body a plus

Ability to identify inefficiencies and be creative in establishing new programs to continue improvements across all areas of Growing influence.

Develop and trouble shoot our expanding organic program.

Maintain records pertaining to growing, ensure FIFO policies on material inputs, ensure all SOP are being followed.

Accurate inventory taking, reporting, and use planning.

Must be willing/available after hours to respond to emergencies in the facility pertaining to power outages, equipment failure, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.

Embraces and supports the safety culture at the facility.

Bilingual Spanish and English.

Basic knowledge of the English language, including being able to read, speak, and write to include understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Knowledge of safe equipment and machinery operations and procedures.

Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their operation, uses, and maintenance.

Ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a process quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.

Ability to convey information effectively to others.

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work independently

Ability to Multitask

Practical knowledge of MS Office applications

Some Spanish required

Education and Experience

Minimum 2 years' work experience in crew management

Minimum 2 years' work experience in professional horticulture

Minimum A.S. degree in agriculture or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with HACCP/GFSI a plus

Experience with organic hydroponic growing is a plus.

Physical Demands (Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and environments both hot and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.

The ability to time movements in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object.

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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