Nursery Workers/laborer

Job description

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed during light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or high heat temperatures. The worker may be required to work in the fields when crops are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions. Worker may be required to lift or load objects continually up to the weight limit identified in section B.4.

The Worker may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for work related riding purposes or any other non-passenger intended equipment unless instructed and authorized by the employer or supervisor to do so.

All work related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew leader, foreman, or supervisor. Workers compensation claims may be presented to any medical provider, through your employer or state agency if applicable.

Full Growing Season Commitment: The worker agrees to be available for work and perform the assigned work for the assigned employer through the full period of employment in accordance with A.3 and A.4 of the ETA 790.

Light Duty: Workers restricted to light duty work by their physician may be offered light duty jobs in accordance with State Law and/or agency guidance.

Training: There will be a demonstration period to familiarize workers with job specification and to demonstrate proper methods and other crop specific issues.

General Job Specifications:
1.Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures.

2.Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season. All footwear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions.

3.The Employer or designated worker will provide instructions and general supervision. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work.

4.Workers will be required to attend an orientation on workplace rules, policies and safety information.

5.All work sites covered by this clearance order and all facilities of the employer are drug free work places. Workers must not report for work, enter employers’ property, or perform service while under the influence of or having used alcohol, marijuana or illegal controlled substances. Workers must not report for work or perform service while under the influence of or impaired by prescription drugs, medications, marijuana, alcohol or other substances that may in any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction response or safety.

Please see Addendum C: A.8a Additional Job Duties Cont.

Special Requirements

*SEE ADDENDUM C
4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 60lbs.
4g) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
4h) May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheel barrows, nursery containers, etc.
4i) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time transporting
4j) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing nursery labor such as setting plants, maintenance, pulling shrub order etc.
4k) There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the farm labor duties, for example setting plants, maintenance, pulling shrub order