Nursery Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Sort already harvested: seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs. Move containerized seedlings and trees from bins to then sort, straighten, and align seedlings. Then perform packaging, label seedlings, and manually pack/load for transport. Clean equipment/work area. Incidental driving possible & other related Nursery Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org).

Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Offering 35-35+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Special Requirements

Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities such as: lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 60lbs (possible 2-person). All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.