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Hatchett Creek Farms, LLC is a leader in providing a nationwide market with young plants. It recently expanded its tropical line with the addition of shrubbery and tree liner production. We need experienced assistance in accomplishing this growth and facilitating future growth as well.



This job requires a strong work ethic and a knowledgeable, self-starter. The right person is a proactive leader and team player. Must enjoy interacting with customers, fellow associates and industry leaders. Must have ethics and behavior that fosters a role model interface.                   



We are only looking for the best. Are you highly motivated, knowledgeable, energetic, a hands-on, resourceful, and work well under pressure and deadlines person and are a team player? We would like to hear from you.



Job Responsibilities:



A propagation asst. supervisor not only leads team members in a successful, on-time completion of the production of liners and seedlings but directly participates as well. It is a hands on position. Growing of finished plants is also accomplished. The person interfaces directly with the office and provides a detailed information conduit with both the office and the work areas. Work includes but is not limited to:



-Working knowledge of shrub and tree taxonomy.



-Maintains knowledge of current orders, speculation direction and future plans.



-Have working knowledge and accomplishes year-round propagation and growth of shrubs and trees.



-Have working knowledge of all systems on the site including irrigation, mist systems, heating and cooling, pest management, pumps and electrical etc.



- Be familiar with Microsoft Excel and hand-held tablets.



-Accomplish a periodic inventory of all plants.



-Make sure all plants or plant areas are properly tagged.



-Pruning, trimming and weeding both on and offsite.



-Have knowledge of marketing, customers and the regional needs of shrubbery and tree growers.



-Spanish bilingual a plus.



-Valid and clean Florida driver's license and clean criminal history.



-Pre-employment drug test screen.



-Scouts for pests and diseases.



 



Job Contact: George Griffith     email: sales@hatchettcreek.com