Greenhouse Worker

  • Location: US - Watsonville, California
  • Job Family: Operations
  • Time Type: Full time
  • Job Requisition ID: R0007972
  • Experience Years: 0-3 Years of Experience
  • Employee Type: Regular

About the Opportunity

The Greenhouse Worker position will assist in specific duties to ensure the overall success of the Nursery Greenhouse Operations. Specific duties will include: leadership responsibility of a specific team, sub-department, sub-function or process.

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of Greenhouse Operations Crew.
  • Oversight of Greenhouse Operations Program.
  • Lead Nursery Greenhouse Operations in the absence of Greenhouse Leadership Team. 
  • Lead department meetings as needed. 
  • Serve as a mentor, trainer, and/or role model for other Greenhouse Workers. 
  • Working on special department projects under the direction of the Greenhouse Operations Manager/Supervisor that may include: data analysis, data collection, field trails, etc. 
  • Based on operation needs, any responsibilities listed in the Greenhouse Worker I and/or II classification. 
  • Ensures the safe keeping of propriety varieties and confidential information.  
  • Follows company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business - like manner in all interactions with employees, government agencies, growers, etc. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Greenhouse Operations Leadership Team.

Candidate Profile

  • •    A minimum of four years of work experience in a similar field or an equivalent combination of higher level education and work experience. 
  • •    Previous leadership experience preferred – including the ability to develop, coach and lead a team.
  • •    Previous irrigation, chemical application and/or pest monitoring work experience preferred.
  • •    Ability to work independently with technology as required.
  • •    Candidate must be reliable, disciplined, detail oriented and self-motivated.
  • •    Internal candidate needs to be a graduate of the Agronomy101 program.
  • •    Basic bilingual communication skills required [English and Spanish].  This includes the ability to communicate via email as needed and likewise lead department meetings.
  • •    Basic knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic required.
  • •    Many duties require manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • •    Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds on intermittent bases and possess the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • •    Proven ability to demonstrate the following competencies in the workplace: collaborates, plans & aligns, drives for results, strategic mindset and cultivates innovation.
  • •    Proven ability to demonstrate our company values in action as a role model in the workplace: Passion, Humility and Trustworthiness.  

Compensation & Benefits:
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors. 
The U.S. hourly range estimated for this role is:  $19.57 to $23
Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include:  401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.


Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.