Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro.
Benefits
• Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs
• Communicate with plant personnel to identify, diagnose, and repair equipment issues and process upsets
• Use and maintain the Maintenance Work Order System with accuracy
• Complete documentation for Work Orders, preventive maintenance tasks, part requisitions, scheduling, and other maintenance processes
• Identify needed parts and supplies and follow ordering procedures to obtain them
• Rebuild complex mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves)
• Complete assigned Work Orders and request assistance when necessary
• Perform complex rebuilds and modifications to plant systems and individual equipment
• Conduct welding, basic pipefitting, and hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Perform additional duties as required
Qualifications
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to safely perform lifting up to 45 lbs on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods
• Must be able to climb industrial ladders and work at heights as needed
• Ability to safely work in confined spaces and awkward positions
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and dependable work ethic
• Safety-focused with the ability to proactively identify hazards
**This is a safety sensitive position**
About Us
Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Who We Are
Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior quality, branded growing mixes that yield exceptional results.
Services
Industry leading technical and sales support sets Sun Gro Horticulture apart. Our dedicated sales team serves national and international customers and a dedicated Customer Care Center that operates in every major North American time zone. As an added benefit, Sun Gro’s exemplary Research & Development and Technical Support teams are on call to help professional growers troubleshoot and make the most of Sun Gro products.
Employees & Jobs
Over 300 employees serve Sun Gro Horticulture industries and communities across North America. Our many scientists, technicians, managers, facilities workers, and sales professionals are the heart of our company. We operate a network of 20 production/distribution facilities across Canada and the United States and take pride in the high-quality jobs that we offer everyday people in small towns and rural areas. In turn, we are exceedingly proud of our team of employees who make it a priority every day to carry out Sun Gro’s stewardship of peatlands, ensuring that this abundant resource will be available for future generations. We are the industry leader in bog restoration/reclamation.
