Assistant Grower Intern - Summer2026
Mastronardi Produce · Wapakoneta, Ohio, US
Values: To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all mastronardi Produce employees: Be...
Job description
Values: To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all mastronardi Produce employees: Be Passionate; Have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven; and strive for Excellence. Primary Function: The Assistant Grower Intern will support and assist the Head Grower and Growing Team in daily greenhouse operations. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in crop management, experimental trial design, yield optimization and daily greenhouse operations. Duties include monitoring and adjusting environmental conditions, plant care, and irrigation systems, ensuring the greenhouse runs efficiently and the crops thrive. This role offers hands-on experience in plant care including watering, fertilizing, and disease management. Primary Responsibilities: - Document, assist and consult with Grower on various daily operations and process control tasks - Ensure cleanliness and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures - Gain Knowledge and understanding of Greenhouse Climate Strategies, Hydroponic Irrigation Techniques, Plant Health and Nutrition, Commercial Greenhouse Equipment Integrated Pest Management and Food...