Farm Laborer
Employer
26811 Cypress Way
Redlands, CA 92373
United States
Job description
plant seedlings into small 4" containers, shift upsize 4' plant material into 1 gallon nursery containers, upsize 1 gallon plant material into 3 gallon or 5 gallons nursery containers, upsize 5 gallon plant material and trees into 15 gallon nursery containers, upsize 15 gallon trees plants into 24' box containers, 24" box trees shift into 36' and 48' boxes in through this process shovel, pitchforks and clippers[pruning shears] will be used. Take inventory and grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for shipping by trimming, cutting, hand weeding stock in 15” and smaller containers intermittently, cleaning, fertilizing, and watering. Load trucks with trees, and plant material, stake and cross brace using wood, hammer, and nails, lay trees, bushes, shrubs, fruit trees, and flowers down, stack, cover with shade cloth, and rope all plants on the truck securely. Prepare growing area using weedeater and long handle hoes in standing position. Working at the nursery also consist of carrying, hauling on carts, lifting, and load nursery stock in the field and to/from flatbed trucks, Tractors and/or refrigerated trailers; Prepare growing areas for planting by clearing brush and debris then leveling ground using shovels, rakes, long handle hoes, farm tractor; dig, load, unload or transplant bare-root nursery stock; straighten, tie, shear and prune trees according to predetermined standards using hand tools such as saws, pruners, and hand snips; remove resulting brush from trees upon completion of pruning; rake/scatter resulting brush in the center of tractor/equipment rows for proper bundling/disposal; install water lines, valves, drip line, sprinklers, move irrigation equipment; apply agricultural chemicals: herbicides and insecticides and fertilizer; perform skills associated with the propagation of pines, ornamental trees, fruit trees, bushes, shrubs, cactus, and succulents. Perform work including but not limited to planting, loading, trimming, watering in nurseries, fertilizing, spacing, tagging and performing other plant maintenance. Plants and Trees are perishable so they must be handled carefully to ensure that they don't get shocked, banged, dropped, or broken. Task will also include all necessary duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials, trees and nursery stock. Employees will be provided with gloves and knee pads as necessary and training in prevention of work-related injuries at no cost and abide by all regulations under 20 CFR 655.135(e). Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 100 lbs frequently
The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
Special Requirements
Experience as Farm laborer May be required to submit a post hire employer paid criminal background check. Failure to comply or felony convictions that the employer reasonably believes will impair safety of others on the worksite will result in immediate termination.