{"id":635,"date":"2019-12-06T14:21:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T14:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/bio-internships\/?p=635"},"modified":"2019-12-06T14:21:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T14:21:31","slug":"grower-intern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/bio-internships\/grower-intern\/","title":{"rendered":"GROWER Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Extraordinary Plants. Extraordinary People.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green Circle Growers\u2019 Internship Program gives students majoring\nin Horticulture Programs the opportunity to work for one of the largest\ngreenhouse operations in the Midwest.&nbsp;GCG is committed to introducing\nfresh new ideas to the market place while utilizing production methods that are\nefficient and environmentally conscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of Green Circle Growers\u2019 Internship Program is to give\nstudents a hands-on experience in each specialized area.&nbsp;Interns will work\nwith experienced GCG growers and staff, who guide and educate them throughout\nthe Internship process.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some areas Interns will focus on\nare:&nbsp;Plant Watering (Priva Computer System), Biological Control Program,\nInsect Scouting &amp; Recording, Soft Chemical Applications, Plant Rotations\nand much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rate is $13.26 an hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Crop irrigation,\nincluding irrigation by hose, through boom and via ebb and flood. The intern\nwill first develop an understanding of when to irrigate before being shown how\nto irrigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interface with\nenvironmental control systems (Priva) to understand how to set up the\ngreenhouse environment to maximize plant growth and energy savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Crop maintenance\nactivities including moving plants\/tables, spacing and pinching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Housekeeping\nactivities including cleaning greenhouses and removing debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scouting crops to\nassess insect populations, including monitoring of yellow sticky traps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Moving tables,\nspacing pots\/trays, cleaning and hosing floors and emptying trash cans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Comply with\nsafety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May be required\nto drive electric carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enrolled or\nRecent Graduate of Horticulture Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must be able to\nread\/speak English with good communication skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ability to assist grower in all\n     growing relating routine tasks<\/li><li>Ability to scout for insects\n     and diseases<\/li><li>Adhere to safety policies and\n     procedures (safety-conscious around chemical applications)<\/li><li>Flexibility is a must, as\n     priorities change throughout the day<\/li><li>Able to work at a fast pace,\n     with long periods of standing and bending or sitting<\/li><li>Able to work overtime and\n     weekends as required<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have a solid work\nhistory with good attendance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must have reliable\n     transportation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Must\nbe able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical demands and\nabilities:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regularly required\nto use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Frequently\nrequired to stand\/walk 8+ hours, stoop, kneel, bend\/squat, handle fluctuating\ntemperatures for long periods of time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lifting and\/or moving plants up-to 50lbs or more; pushing carts that can weigh over 100lbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.joinhandshake.com%2Femployers%2F220489&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cscw%40uakron.edu%7Cbf3373f3cec94ca1b79308d77997bf44%7Ce8575dedd7f94ecea4aa0b32991aeedd%7C0%7C0%7C637111564958609181&amp;sdata=iY67Kecv%2FQ4TpdtWtW38YPWLysB2n23SlYwhdXDSG94%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.joinhandshake.com%2Femployers%2F220489&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cscw%40uakron.edu%7Cbf3373f3cec94ca1b79308d77997bf44%7Ce8575dedd7f94ecea4aa0b32991aeedd%7C0%7C0%7C637111564958609181&amp;sdata=iY67Kecv%2FQ4TpdtWtW38YPWLysB2n23SlYwhdXDSG94%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Green Circle Growers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgreencirclegrowers.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cscw%40uakron.edu%7Cbf3373f3cec94ca1b79308d77997bf44%7Ce8575dedd7f94ecea4aa0b32991aeedd%7C0%7C0%7C637111564958609181&amp;sdata=Flk3C9kCPJeq6AmrykAGAbUNkpiqS2PKmsBv3S54Rf8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greencirclegrowers.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oberlin, OH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 &#8211; 100 employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Green Circle Growers, we believe that extraordinary\npeople deserve extraordinary plants. We are dedicated to making every home and\nlandscape simply unforgettable. By growing some of the most beautiful and\ndependable plants on earth, we assure you a beautiful, quality Green Circle\nGrower product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extraordinary Plants. Extraordinary People. Green Circle Growers\u2019 Internship Program gives students majoring in Horticulture Programs the opportunity to work for one of the largest greenhouse operations in the Midwest.&nbsp;GCG is committed to introducing fresh new ideas to the market place while utilizing production methods that are efficient and environmentally conscious. 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