Greenhouse Grower / Manager - Midwest Groundcovers - Virgil, IL

Full Time Year Around

Manage and oversee the Virgil greenhouse and all issues relating to it. Ensure that quality greenhouse crops are consistently produced. Coordinate the assembly and shipping of special grow orders. Will also conduct and follow through on trials as directed by nursery manager directly and indirectly work with all members of the Virgil production team including production, inventory, propagation, and plant health departments to carry out regular and assigned duties, depending on the time of the season.

Essential Responsibilities:

	Greenhouse responsibilities
	Special grow coordination
	Plant health/Horticultural responsibilities
	Maintenance support
	Inventory responsibilities
	Research/trial responsibilities

Preferred Experience:

	2-5 years of horticulture experience
	Supervisory experience
	A State of Illinois pesticide applicator's license or the ability to obtain one
	Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
	Must have excellent computer skills including Word and Excel

Knowledge & Skills Required:

	The ability to multitask and work under pressure
	Working knowledge of Microsoft systems
	Good written and verbal communication skills
	The ability to keep accurate records
	Knowledge of the horticulture industry, such as plant ID, pest ID, growing
	The ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
	The ability to respond to greenhouse alarms

Education:

2 or 4 year horticulture degree

About Midwest Trading Company:

Join the Midwest team! We strive to attract and retain the best talent in our industry and consider our employees to be our most valuable asset. We offer full-time, full-time seasonal and part-time employment across many different types of positions and experience levels. Midwest has grown through dedication to customer service and we are continually seeking those who share that desire to join our team. Our past accomplishments and success in the Green Industry are a direct reflection of the quality of our employees – join us and help us to build the future!