Greenhouse Shipping Quality Control Tech at Walters Gardens

Job Title: Shipping Quality Control TechnicianDepartment: ShippingSupervisor: Greenhouse Shipping CoordinatorDirect Reports: NoneFLSA Status: Non-ExemptStarting Rate: $21.50PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONThe primary purpose of the Shipping Quality Control Technician is to demonstrate professional behavior with a team-based mentality to ensure that all products produced by Walters Gardens are shipped out with the highest standards for quality.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMoisture ManagementMaintain proper moisture levels on all plants in shipping areas both on racks and on carts.Learn moisture requirements for each variety and plant sizeCheck moisture levels on rack product in main building when orders are postponedCommunicate with lead grower if moisture levels of incoming plants from contact growers are managed incorrectlyCreate watering notes for both S range and main building for the weekend watering crew to use as a guidelineParticipate and coordinate with weekend watering team as neededPlant Health ResponsibilitiesAssist IPM manager by scouting and identifying insects crown gall diseases or pathogens on items in S rangeCommunicate with IPM team on crops in S range that need applicationsAdditional DutiesDaily shipping duties as directed by Greenhouse Shipping CoordinatorOversee the order-pulling work done by H2A staffQuality check carts after orders have been pulledWhen quality issues arise oversee and correct order-pulling staffTwice daily quality checks of S rangeReplace missing plugs and fix any quality issues that may arise in a timely mannerOrganize staff to help clean product on larger jobs when neededQuality checks all product for boxing lineParticipate in meetings and educational events when directed by supervisor.Communicate with lead grower if there are constant quality issues in product from contract growerOff Season DutiesMaintain high quality standards for material being sorted by production staff both in the greenhouse and in the processing roomAsist staff in sorting/planting when neededRequirementsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED2 years of greenhouse experience preferredBilingual in Spanish and English preferredStrong organizational and math skillsComputer skills in Microsoft Office Microsoft 360 and Microsoft TeamsDesire to work in a collaborative environmentAvailable to work weekends as neededSalary Descriptionstarting $21.50/hr Key Skills Computer,IT Audit,CAD CAM,ABAP,Exterior Designing,HR Operations Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1