Farm Laborer
Employer
109 Third Ave NW
Catawba, NC 28609
United States
Job description
Plant, pot, cultivate and harvest various types of trees and shrubs grow in fields on 200 acre Catawba Tree Farm.
Workers will also spray approved chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases. Employer will issue
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate. Work includes pinching, pruning, fertilizing, watering,
rooting, weeding, loading, transporting, discarding, rotating, grading, storing, and field grown trees and shrubs
according to supervisor's instructions. Harvesting includes digging up products, balling and securing delicate dirt
and root systems in burlap secured with rope, pins or wire, to be stored until ready for shipment. Grading is done
by size, shape, and quality. Products are measured and tied for storage and shipment. Workers will maintain and
operate farm equipment as needed. Workers will also load and unload supplies from trucks and or wagons.
Special Requirements
Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. All workers will be subject to a training period of up to ten days during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. See Addendum C