Assistant Greenhouse Grower

Gpac is partnered with a commercial greenhouse operation seeking an Assistant Grower to support [crop program] and work alongside the growing team.

This position suits someone who enjoys working directly with plants, notices changes early, and wants to develop stronger commercial growing skills.

This hands-on role manages crops from establishment through market readiness, with responsibility for irrigation, fertility, environmental controls, and plant health within an assigned growing area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily growing decisions, including irrigation, fertility, and cultural practices.
• Monitor EC, pH, moisture, root development, and crop uniformity; identify and address changes in crop performance.
• Adjust greenhouse environmental controls to support crop quality and production schedules.
• Scout for pests and diseases and coordinate integrated pest management activities with the growing team.
• Coordinate transplanting, spacing, pruning, and other crop work with production crews.
• Maintain accurate records of crop progress, treatments, and production losses.

Qualifications

• Commercial greenhouse growing experience with independent responsibility for crops or a production section.
• Working knowledge of irrigation, fertigation, plant nutrition, and integrated pest management.
• Experience growing [relevant crops] in a commercial production environment.
• Familiarity with greenhouse environmental control systems such as Argus, Priva, or Wadsworth.
• Ability to recognize crop-health concerns, troubleshoot growing issues, and communicate priorities clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate timely crop work with production teams.

Please submit your resume to be considered. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. All conversations are confidential.

For questions about this role or other opportunities in agriculture or horticulture, please call or text (816) 704-5416 or email: melissa.shelton@gogpac.com