Showing posts with label classifieds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classifieds. Show all posts

7/3/24

Potting Machine for Sale

 

A Polk County grower has outgrown their potting machine and is offering it up for sale.

Stilt Pro rear load potting machine with hopper. Dimensions: 72” x 58” x 79”. Easy to use machine with an automatic collect and recycle feature that minimizes waste and clean up labor. Hopper holds up to one cubic yard of media and can be loaded with buckets up to 55” wide. Requires only single-person operation for maximum efficiency. Uses a mounted 110V single-phase motor. Retail price: $10,300.  Grower selling for $3500.00.  For more information call Ryan at 407-913-3478




5/24/24

Summer Ag Student Looking for a Summer Job

If you are a nursery grower or allied trade looking for some summer help, there is a student who is staying this summer in the Tampa area. She’s a forestry major but is involved in the horticulture club at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Please email Shawn (ststeed@ufl.edu) if you'd like more information.

3/15/24

Delivery Driver for Nursery Wanted

 Delivery driver needed for wholesale nursery located in Plant City, Florida.  CDL is required.

 Please direct all inquiries to:  Rick Worrell, 813-754-4751.

9/16/22

AgrAbility Case Coordinator Position

POSITION TITLE: AgrAbility Case Coordinator and Project Assistant

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

DESCRIPTION: The Florida AgrAbility Program (FAP) is a collaborative project between the University of Florida (UF) and the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CILNCF). The AgrAbility Case Coordinator (ACC) works within the FAP and will support farmers and agricultural workers with disabilities who are engaged in farming and the agricultural fields. The ACC will conduct home and worksite assessments and identify ways people with disabilities can continue farming safely and successfully by: providing Assistive Technologies (AT); modifying equipment and work sites; restructuring farm tasks; and identifying resources and services that can aid their independence. The ACC will provide outreach and networking activities throughout the state of Florida’s farming and agricultural community to raise awareness about the FAP and to identify people eligible to receive support from the FAP. The ACC will also provide service coordination between state and local government organizations, agricultural businesses, UF Extension, community-based organizations, and health care providers.

For more information please email Serap Gorucu serapgorucu@ufl.edu

4/15/22

Head Grower Wanted for CEA Leafy Greens Startup in Central Florida

 

Harvest Singularity, Inc. is now looking for a qualified person to fill the key role of "Head Grower/VP Production" for our first farm here in Central, FL.  This is a key role for our company and hands-on experience in managing CEA Greenhouses is critical. 

The Head Grower is a senior leadership position within the company whose primary role is to manage all aspects of crop production to achieve best-in-class yields and quality.

Leadership & Management skills are necessary

·       Manage the growing team on a day-to-day basis, including both technical guidance in growing topics, as well as mentorship and coaching

·       Create and sustain a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning

·       Continuously foster emergent talent and build the bench of growing talent

Harvest Singularity, Inc farm will be 100% CEA operation so this person must be familiar with all aspects of growing cultivars in this type of indoor facility (hydroponic systems most likely NFT, HVAC systems, nutrient dosing, pest control without pesticides, etc.).  

The cultivars grown will include Lettuce, Spinach, Arugula, Kale, and Basil). We are willing to invest to get the best person for this position. We will offer a base salary of +$110k, including an annual performance-based bonus plan, 3 weeks PTO in year one, 4 weeks PTO after the first year, healthcare package (with dental and eye), employee stock option plan, 401k, and other benefits. 

5/12/21

Grower Wanted

 

Mid Florida Nurseries is a family owned and operated wholesale woody ornamental nursery located just off I-4 in Plant City and Polk City Florida.  Right in between Tampa and Orlando.  We have been in business for 28 years.  We have recently purchased 127 acres in Polk City, and will be moving the nursery to this new location.  We are currently looking for Grower/ Production Manager for our team.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $40,000 - $60,000 based on experience

Experience: Operations Management: 2-3 years (Preferred) Project Management: 1-2 years (Preferred)

Language: English/Spanish speaking preferred

Grower Credentials

-          Self-Starter

-          Organized

-          Knowledge of woody ornamentals

-          Develop a crop/nursery maintenance program

o   Knowledge of chemicals – When and where to use them

o   Knowledge of pests/insects – Scout regularly and know how to identify them.

o   Knowledge of fungus/bacteria

o   Knowledge of herbicides and seasonal weeds

o   Assist in conducting training programs to protect workers involved in pest/fungus/weed control. 

-          Direct all aspects of nursery production.

o   Assist in managing inventory and availability – input on when and what to pot up when inventory is getting low

o   Knowledge of planting, pruning, fertilizing, and weeding, AND having the ability to direct others in these activities.

o   Provide direction to other employees and process the ability to train or teach others along the way.

-          Assist in purchasing and receiving raw materials and step up material by communicating with us on what and when you need something for production.  This includes procurement of products such as fertilizer, chemicals, pots, soil, etc. 

-          Knowledge of human resource issues in the production area – conscience of practices that are unsafe and harmful to all employees involved

-          Ability to coordinate equipment needs/service and maintenance. 

-          Assist in daily sales, and coordinate pulling orders correctly.  This includes being able to direct other employees to help in this process.

-          Oversee all orders for delivery to ensure the right plants and quantities are pulled. 

-          Knowledge of loading trucks and how to organize multiple orders on one truck. 

2/21/19

Aquatic Spray Technician Wanted

Florida Natives Nursery is seeking an Aquatic Spray Technician

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing nuisance and exotic vegetation in wetland mitigation sites and storm water ponds
- Spraying herbicides
- Weed-eating
Basic qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must have valid driver’s license and clean record.
- Ability to operate ATV and other 4x4 vehicles.
- Ability to identify basic plant species commonly found in storm water ponds and wetland
mitigation sites
- Must be able to work in the field in hot and humid conditions
- Must be comfortable working in remote locations
- Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Applicator license with Aquatic and Natural Areas endorsement
- Prior experience operating a backpack sprayer, 4 wheeler and/or small boat
- Prior relevant experience preferred but not required (will train the right individual)
- Knowledge of native and exotic wetland plants is a plus
- Self-motivated; strong initiative; effective oral & written skills
- Positive attitude, flexible, team-oriented approach
- Work ethic that recognizes the importance of punctuality and initiative
Job Type: Full-time

For more information contact:
Florida Natives Nursery, Inc.
4115 Native Garden Drive
Plant City, FL 33565
www.FloridaNativesNursery.com
(813) 754-1900

11/5/18

Nursery Looking for Production Manager

A Hillsborough County Nursery is looking for a production manger.  Here is some of the information they are seeking in a candidate.  If you know someone who is looking for a position please share.  If you are interested in the position please send an email to Shawn Steed at the Hillsborough County Extension Office.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day to day jobs of employees.  To include, but not limited to, desprouting of liners and grafted trees, weeding, stake and tying of grated trees, labeling of liners once they are grafted, topping of grafted trees.
• Oversee/administer upkeep of Budwood trees, upkeep of Seed trees
• Oversee/administer repair of any structure, equipment, or irrigation within the nursery.
• Train employees, when needed, on day to day jobs.
• Oversee/administer watering and feeding of seedlings, planted liners, grafted trees, Budwood trees, and Seed trees.
• Oversee/administer application of insecticides, fungicides and herbicides within the nursery.
• Oversee the production of liners from seed.
• Inspect greenhouses for repair and maintenance in compliance of FDACS.
• Inspect greenhouses for pest and weed intrusion.
• Inspect irrigation for repair and maintenance.
• Inspect all equipment for repair and maintenance.
• Keep inventory of all fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides and store in compliance of FDACS.
• Oversee harvest of seed fruit and processing of same in compliance with FDACS.
• Inspect Seed Tree Groves to insure that each tree is labeled as to all information required by FDACS.

4/20/18

Plastic Trays for Free

Emerald Hill Nursery is giving away thousands of propagation trays sizes 40, 50, 60 and 72.  Please call Jim at (813) 754-4751 for more information.

8/25/17

Greenhouses for Sale in Plant City

Here is an opportunity I was notified of from a local real estate agent (Chase Wolf with Signature Realty). Click on the link below for more information.  


HUGELY UNIQUE PROPERTY for either an investor or a horticultural business. The property consists of a single wide mobile home fronting on Knights Loop with over an acre of land and seven large greenhouses. The mobile home will require work to be fully usable. However, it could serve as a residence, a caretaker/worker part time home, an office/showroom or any other combination of the aforementioned. The current owner did not do the work, as the layout/finish is highly dependent upon the use. The greenhouses are metal framed, have irrigation throughout, wood plant shelves and timber columns. Although they need some work to be fully usable, all of the infrastructure is in place. Could be an amazing plant nursery. An investor could also utilize this as a rental property. A short drive to I-4 exit 21, providing access to the Hard Rock, downtown Tampa and Orlando. Priced to sell...

http://www.kw.com/homes-for-sale/33565/FL/PLANT-CITY/4846-KNIGHTS-LOOP/3yd-MFRMLSFL-T2899164.html

6/29/17

Hillsborough County Nursery Seeking Grower

A Hillsborough County Nursery is looking for a woody ornamental grower with the following credentials.  If you or someone you know is interested please email Shawn Steed at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County.

-          Self-Starter
-          Organized
-          Knowledge of woody ornamentals
-          Develop a crop/nursery maintenance program
o   Knowledge of chemicals – When and where to use them
o   Knowledge of pests/insects – Scout regularly and know how to identify them.
o   Knowledge of fungus/bacteria
o   Knowledge of herbicides and seasonal weeds
o   Assist in conducting training programs to protect workers involved in pest/fungus/weed control. 
o    Direct all aspects of nursery production
o   Assist in managing inventory and availability – input on when and what to pot up when inventory is getting low
o   Knowledge of planting, pruning, fertilizing, and weeding, AND having the ability to direct others in these activities.
o   Provide direction to other employees and process the ability to train or teach others along the way
o   Assist in purchasing and receiving raw materials, and step up material by communicating with us on what and when you need something for production.  This includes procurement of products such as fertilizer, chemicals, pots, soil, etc.  
-          Knowledge of human resource issues in the production area – conscience of practices that are unsafe and harmful to all employees involved
-          Ability to coordinate equipment needs/service and maintenance. 
-          Assist in daily sales, and coordinate pulling orders correctly.  This includes being able to direct other employees to help in this process.
-          Oversee all orders for delivery to ensure the right plants and quantities are pulled. 

-          Knowledge of loading trucks and how to organize multiple orders on one truck.  

3/27/17

Production Classifieds

A few nurseries have mentioned openings for growers and managers. 

A grower is seeking used shadehouse poles to erect a new shadehouse.

If interested in either post please give Shawn a ring or shoot him an email.

5/31/16

Tree Grower Wanted

General Information



Job title:Tree Grower
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Job location:Ruskin, FL  
Job type:Full-Time
Compensation:Salary plus vacation


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Job Description


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Sun City Tree Farm is seeking a container tree grower to manage and oversee 150 acres of trees. The tree grower is responsible for the day to day growing of trees and management of field production crews.

Responsibilities Include:

- Monitoring and scheduling irrigation.
- Monitoring and controlling fertilizer applications.
- Monitoring and scouting crops for pest and disease.
- Troubleshooting pest and disease with proper spray program.
- Oversee all pruning and staking of trees.
- Involvement with our root manipulation process.
- Some (limited) propagation required.
- Production reports.
- Assist with inventory when needed.
- Assist production manager with shifting when needed.
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Job Requirements


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Educations & Experience:

- Bachelors Degree in Horticulture or related field preferred.
- Associates Degree in Horticulture or related field preferred.
- Certified Horticultural Professional (FNGLA)
- 3-5 years growing container trees or plants required.
- Pesticide license preferred.
- Certified Arborist preferred.

Skills required:

- Knowledge of pest and diseases.
- Knowledge of chemicals spray programs.
- Ability to diagnose and solve problems.
- Knowledge of Florida Grades & Standards
- Supervisory and training.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Demonstrates initiative and self motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Some Spanish a must.
- Computer skills Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage up to 20 employees.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to tolerate sun, heat and cold.

For inquires please call Vincent Tort 813-645-9527

8/8/14

Nursery Equipment for Sale

A nursery owner has the following equipment for sale...Please send ststeed@ufl.edu an email if you are intrested.

 2000 International 24’ box low profile delivery truck. Removable shelves, Diesel, Cruise Control, GPS.
 Jatco 400 3 pt blower cannon sprayer with 100 mph wind.   Sprayer is mounted on a Massy 265. Can sell sprayer without tractor.

5/8/14

Nursery with Used 3 Gallon Pots for Sale

A nursery has hunderds of used 3 gallon pots for sale.  For more information please email Mark Worley at mworley@speedling.com for price and quantities.

5/1/14

Experienced Grower Looking for a Nursery Position

An experienced grower/manger is looking for a wholesale management position at a nursery.  Email ststeed@ufl.edu for a resume.

1/22/14

Local Retail Help Needed

Saturday Help Wanted  
Treemart Garden Center is looking for Saturday Retail Sales help. 
Plant knowledge and experience is mandatory.  Saturdays 8:30 to 4:00
Must walk with, talk to and write up customers. 
Email  scott@treemart.com   for information.

1/15/14

Frost Cloth and Pots for Sale

A local grower is trying to sell seven rolls of Agrifabric Pro70 20'X140' - brand new, still in the original wrapping. They were never used and he is willing to take offers on them. He also has several hundred used NSI 10,000S squat pots that were previously used for blueberries. They are 20 gallon pots and he is wanting $2.00 a piece for them.  If you would like more information please give Shawn a call at the extension office 813-744–5519 ext. 54147.

11/15/13

Employer Wanted

A young man is looking for an entry level position in either nursery,landscape, or related industry work. He has transportation and a willingness to work. Please send Shawn an email (ststeed@ufl.edu) if you are looking for someone to fill a position.

8/8/12

Speedling Now Hiring

Here are some local opportunities with Speedling, Inc.

Grower Manager
Grow horticultural-specialty crops, such as vegetables, ornamental plants, and energy crops, under environmentally controlled conditions and in outside growing areas, applying knowledge of plant culture, environmental control and labor management.

Summary of essential job functions--Responsible for day to day production of top quality plants within specifications that exceed customer expectations. This includes pesticide application and schedules, irrigation, lighting, fertilization, nutrition, monitoring and overall health of plants. Regulate environmental conditions to ensure optimum growth when crop is grown inside greenhouse. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of top quality plants. Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Explain and demonstrate growing techniques and cultivation to coworkers and subordinates. Hire workers, assign duties, and monitor activities to assure adherence to established procedures. Explain and enforce safety regulations and policies. Ensure that accurate crop records are maintained for all crops and locations. Alert proper staff of any problems with nursery equipment.

Minimum requirements--BS in Horticulture and at least five years experience in horticultural production and current State pesticide license.

Shipping/Receiving Manger
Primary responsibilities are the coordination and oversight of shipping / receiving process on all inbound and outbound shipments or transfers of live plant product, inventory, hard goods and transportation assets on Sun City farm. Management of on-site distribution of materials for internal customers from storage areas to production points. Other responsibilities include storing, monitoring and performing periodic physical inventory of all assets and materials on site as well as final quality control point on plant shipments. Weekly evaluation of overall farm orderliness, providing feedback to team leaders on deficiencies. Assist in Production Planning to help anticipate requirements prior to their need.


Summary of essential job functions--Coordinate with department managers to provide internal logistics support to Production, Logistics, Maintenance and Growing operations. Hands on oversight of shipping / receiving procedures including verification of Bill of Lading, supporting documents, shelf spacing, QC last point of contact, temperature monitoring, pre-cooling and ethylene block deployment. Tracking of ornamental carts through documentation of serialized asset locations and reconciliation of information to master spreadsheet for East Coast Division. Perform period end physical inventories on all items responsible for.

Minimum requirements--Prior experience managing teams. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Microsoft Office / basic Math skills needed. Competent forklift / pallet jack operator. Attention to detail is a key quality.

Production Control Clerk
The successful Production Control Clerk will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy within established standards; analyzing and reconciling all variances reported from the daily cycle count process and those reported from daily operations in a timely manner; performing “receiving related tasks”; inputting data into MAS500; identifying any process trends that negatively impact inventory accuracy and communicate accordingly so proper action can be taken; performing necessary inventory reconciliation and approved adjustments to ensure inventory accuracy within the system and responding to material transfers; that all activities are performed following written work instructions and ensuring all work is performed in accordance with safety policies and regulations to promote a safe working environment.


Summary of essential job functions
Production – Data management:
• Entering germ counts (Step 130) and all notes for SCN Vegetables
• Keying items to be put on hand (Step 200) for SCN Geraniums, and SCN Vegetables
• Create/Commit Pack List for SCN Vegetables, SCN & BLV Ornamentals and BSH Geraniums
• Print and Fill out Pull Sheets for SCN Vegetables
• Enter Greenhouse item comments for SCN Vegetables and Geraniums and Growers Walk notes
• Create and Commit Pack List for Geraniums Transfer from SCN to BSH. Collaborate with Inventory Control Team with any data enter process related with MAS500

Purchasing Orders--
• Enter Requisitions for PO request for SCN as needed
• Collect needed paperwork for PO and send to Purchasing

Other--
• Complete Dump Order for SCN in the system
• Train as backup for Seedroom Coordinator and Office Manager
• Act as a role model, working alongside co-workers, and demonstrate a positive work ethic
• Ensure work projects are completed satisfactorily & safe working conditions are maintained at all times
• Develop and maintain a strong sense of teamwork among the co-workers
• Work under the direct supervision of the Office Manager and Production Manager. Communicate progress and needs with co-workers
• Plan learning time/activities for anticipated down time. Be flexible and willing to change daily routine to adjust to learning opportunities when unanticipated delays
• Respond to the inquiries of drivers, vendors, workers, managers and other staff

Minimum requirements--
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience in inventory control preferably within the Horticultural field
• Must have knowledge of SOP’s
• Must have excellent communication skills, strong documentation skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Inventory Control Software
• Clean criminal history and drug free
• Candidates must be in good physical condition and able to work outdoors for extended periods of time if needed
• Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards and set a positive example for co-workers
• Current first aid/CPR certification, or ability and willingness to obtain one

If you are interested about any of these jobs please contact Elsa Pena  at Corporate Office, 4447 Old US Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570, Tel. 813-645-3221  Let her know that you read it on this blog.