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…
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Sun Gro® Horticulture is North America’s largest producer of horticultural-grade peat- and bark-based growing mixes.
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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.
LinkedIn followers
34,650
People associated on LinkedIn
382
Reported office locations
770, Silver St, Agawam, MASSACHUSETTS 01001, US
Business categories
Farm Support Services
Agriculture
Other recorded names
Sun Gro Horticulture
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0
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Industry
Horticulture
Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Agawam, MASSACHUSETTS
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
1929
Sun Gro Horticulture has 13 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Seba Beach, Inkerman and Lac La Biche.
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
Intérêt marqué pour la santé et la sécurité au travail; Autonomie, sens de l'initiative et bon jugement; Souci du détail et travail de qualité
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
3+ YOEMinimum de 3 ans d'expérience comme mécanicien d'entretien (obligatoire); Expérience en mécanique industrielle, de préférence en milieu industriel; Diplôme d'études secondaires ou GED
Outils manuels, Outils électriques, Véhicules industriels, Système de gestion des bons de travail
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
Expérience en soutien administratif; Excellente maîtrise de Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); Grand souci du détail et de l'exactitude
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
5+ YOECandidates need an electrical engineering degree or technology diploma, at least 5 years of industrial automation experience, hands-on commissioning on large projects, and strong project management skills. P.Eng. or CET is preferred.
Rockwell FactoryTalk, RSView32, Inductive Ignition, AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
7+ YOECandidates need 7 to 10 years of HSE experience in continuous manufacturing, a proven record of measurable safety results, and project management experience. Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. occupational health and safety law, OSHA, CSA and ANSI standards is required.
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
7+ YOECandidates need full bilingual French and English skills, 7+ years in fast-paced manufacturing, and experience with capital projects and lean. A degree in engineering is preferred, and a PMP and a clean driver's licence are also sought.
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong mechanical skills and safe lockout (LOTO) practice. Red Seal certification is preferred, and the work requires comfort at heights, in confined spaces and outdoors year round.
Power tools, Hand tools, Computer-based maintenance software
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
Candidates need welding experience, exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting, and the ability to lift 50 pounds routinely. They must work shifts and extended hours, stand or walk for most of the shift, and show strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
Candidates need welding experience, exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting, and the ability to lift 50 pounds routinely. They must work shifts and extended hours, stand or walk for most of the shift, and show strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
Candidates need welding experience, exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting, and the ability to lift 50 pounds routinely. They must work shifts and extended hours, stand or walk for most of the shift, and show strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
Sun Gro Horticulture needs candidates with plant experience in a supervisory role, mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of safety programs and Lean manufacturing. First Aid, Hazard Identification and WHMIS certifications are required, and a trade background is an asset.
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, about 2 years of industrial production experience, and 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience preferred. They should understand parts, electrical, welding and mechanical equipment, and have computer and inventory management skills.
Represent the organisation, Procurement, Inspection, Preventive maintenance, Scheduling, Confidentiality
Sun Gro Horticulture: Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals,…
2+ YOECertificat d'électricien industriel, technicien en instrumentation ou Red Seal; Deux ans d'expérience, ou diplôme technique en automatisation; Connaissance des PLC et des systèmes SCADA