Product Development Team Member

Job Summary

Essential Functions

1. Move, lay down and hang products and materials in a timely manner to support efficient workflow for all team members.
2. Properly transplant plant material that promotes healthy plant growth.
3. Consolidate and/or space Proven Winners products and materials to ensure proper airflow, plant development, and accessibility.
4. Dump/Discard products, as assigned to maximize space utilization.
5. Ability to match all label information from stock pot labels to cutting labels to transplant labels. Correctly read and interpret labels of all sizes.
6. Assist in shipping exhibition (trade show) and/or Research & Development (R&D) material so that products arrive at their destination, in conditions as expected.
7. Assist with plant tissue sampling during peak season by accurately taking samples of products to test for nutritional or developmental deficiencies and plant viruses.
8. Accurately complete all required documentation.
9. Support the biocontrol program throughout the growing season by scouting for pests, removing old sachets and placing new biocontrol’s.
10. Prepare and support the Research and Development garden by assisting with irrigation repairs and weeding.
11. Abide and uphold all Proven Winners sanitation guidelines. a. This position is required to wear gloves when working with plants or handling plant material. Accurately change gloves when needed. b. This position follows additional sanitation protocol including wearing a lab coat while working in the product development greenhouse, or other areas if applicable.
12. Operate all equipment and fulfil other job requirements following all safety standards. Report safety issues in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner. Utilize equipment only after receiving the required training.
13. Complete all other tasks assigned to support the research and development team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with all fellow employees and across all departments while promoting positive morale by working effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision after training.
• Adjust schedule seasonally as needed IE- willing to work more or less hours depending on the needs of the department.
• Report to work as scheduled, maintaining a level of absences that results in minimal departmental disruption and minimal unfair burden on other employees.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and cooperate with other team members.
• Be proactive and ask questions when uncertainty arises, to clarify tasks and receive clearer directions.
• Return all tools to their proper place at the end of the task or workday and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor daily regarding task progress.
• Accurately use the time clock to change jobs.
• Demonstrates exemplary organizational skills; ability to perform a daily walk-around to create and then follow a daily task list.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Previous horticultural background preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication skills in both spoken and written English