Magnolia Tree Farm Worker
Employer
850 Chesser Hammock Road
Barberville, FL 32105
United States
Job description
Workers will Plant, pot, cultivate, propagate and harvest various types of trees and shrubs that grow in the farm field, greenhouses, and nursery. Work includes pinching, pruning, fertilizing, watering, rooting, weeding. Workers will root and pot cuttings, and new trees. Workers may also perform heavy manual labor including but not limited to planting, cultivating, pruning, and harvesting magnolia trees. Worker will shear tops and limb tips from trees to control growth, increase limb density, and improve shape. . Workers will cut, bale and stack fresh-cut tree branches and greenery by hand. Workers will be applying herbicides and insecticides, and fertilizing trees on the tree farm. Workers will also spray approved chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases. Employer will issue appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required. Workers will make wreaths and garland/roping from cut greenery produced on the farm. Workers will pack, palletize, and ship cut tree branches, wreaths, garlands and bunches. Workers will also load and unload products and supplies on trucks and or wagons. Perform farm, field and shed sanitation duties. Workers will perform assigned farm duties as instructed by their supervisor to include mowing grass and operating weed trimmer. Workers will assist with repair and maintenance of farm vehicles, implements, tools, buildings, and infrastructure. Workers are expected to safely drive and operate farm equipment to include farm tractor, chainsaw, transplanting machines along with other vehicles for moving harvested products and supplies around the farm, plus pulling wagons and trailers on the property. Workers will participate in irrigation activities. Workers will set-up, operate, maintain, repair and regulate indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.
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. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.
The employer may discipline the worker, including brief suspension of work activities/employment for a set period determined by the supervisor or termination of employment.