Assistant Grower

Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally‑grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.

By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high‑quality produce. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture,
no need for herbicides or pesticides
, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry
.

We are committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee’s well‑being
, so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that enables them to thrive personally and professionally. We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.

Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected. They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti’s success . This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.

• Competitive Pay
• Indoor Agriculture Environment
• A culture focused on Work/Life Balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Voluntary STD/LTD
• Aflac
• Caregiver Support
• Training and Development
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)
• Market Place Perks at Work
• Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.

The Assistant Grower will excel in growing hydroponic crops of the highest quality in the most efficient way, in collaboration with other production team members. This position will be working with the growing team while fostering a positive environment of respect and safety for people, our customers, and the environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.

• Knowledge of climate and irrigation management
• Knowledge of crop nutrient requirements, acceptable growing ranges and conditions
• Knowledge of organic and conventional fertilizers, macro and micronutrients, EC, pH and dissolved oxygen requirements
• Knowledge of germination and propagation parameters and requirements
• Knowledge/ability to analyze a crop in the field and in conjunction with lab reports to determine plant deficiencies/toxicities and make adjustments accordingly.
• Knowledge/ability to forecast crop yields, cycle times, and adjust fertilizers, equipment, and techniques preemptively to ensure the top-quality crops.

• Ability to work with two local facilities
• Comfortable around standard greenhouse equipment, including water pumps, air compressors, heaters, water boilers, injectors, moveable gutters, conveyor belts, seeding equipment, Reverse Osmosis, etc. Able to repair or at least troubleshoot in the field.
• Knowledge of proper greenhouse climate control systems (ideally Priva, Argus, or equivalent) to combat adverse climates and like extreme cold, heat, dry or wet weather to maintain consistent growing conditions.

• Able to scout for pests and diseases, and train others to do so effectively.
• Able to plan for and maintain an IPM program, including preventative sprays for both insects and plant diseases, record keeping, reporting, storage, and…