Greenhouse Grower & Systems Manager

Greenhouse Grower and Systems Manager

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Job Location:

Northwest Plant Company - Ferndale, WA 98248, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Greenhouse Grower and Systems Manager

We are seeking a skilled Greenhouse Grower and Systems Manager to oversee crop production and the performance of greenhouse systems that support plant health, efficiency, and consistency. This role is responsible for growing high-quality crops while managing irrigation, climate control, fertigation, and other production systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable combining plant knowledge with technical systems oversight.

• - Manage daily greenhouse crop production from transplant to harvest
• - Monitor plant health, growth rates, and crop quality
• - Adjust irrigation, fertigation, ventilation, heating, cooling, and shading systems as needed
• - Maintain optimal environmental conditions for crop performance
• - Scout for pests, diseases, nutrient issues, and stress symptoms
• - Track crop data, system performance, and production records
• - Help facilitate planting schedules, crop rotations, and production timelines
• - Troubleshoot equipment, sensors, and automation systems
• - Work with maintenance and leadership teams to improve system reliability and efficiency
• - Ensure sanitation and compliance with standard operating procedures
• - Train staff on growing practices and system use as needed
• - Provide backup coverage to Field grower and crew supervisor as needed

• - Experience in greenhouse growing, controlled environment agriculture, or horticulture
• - Strong understanding of plant nutrition, irrigation, and environmental controls
• - Familiarity with greenhouse automation and monitoring systems
• - Ability to diagnose crop and system issues quickly
• - Good recordkeeping and communication skills
• - Ability to work in a greenhouse environment and perform hands‑on tasks
• - Degree or certification in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, or related field preferred

• - Experience with climate computers, fertigation systems, and sensor-based controls
• - Knowledge of integrated pest management
• - Experience improving production efficiency and crop consistency
• - Ability to analyze data and make informed growing decisions

• - Full-time position
• - Schedule may include early mornings, weekends, or seasonal adjustments depending on crop needs