Nursery Workers
Employer
420 7th Avenue NE
Ruskin, FL 33570
United States
Job description
Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest plants Use hand tools, such as knives, pruners, shears, loppers and
pesticide sprayers. Must be able to bend/stoop and push/pull frequently, be on feet all day, lift up to 50 lbs.
Fast-paced environment. Workers are provided a two-day break-in period to acclimate to the demands of
the job. Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion
after break-in period. Workers will be provided safety training will be expected to handle tools/equipment
safely and carefully so as to avoid damage and to protect the worker from potential injury. Employer shall
comply with all federal, state and local safety requirements. 3 months experience preferred.
Special Requirements
Workers are provided a two-day break-in period to acclimate to the demands of the job.
Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion after break-in period.
Workers will be provided safety training and will be expected to handle tools/equipment safely and carefully so as to avoid crop damage and to protect the worker from potential injury.
Extensive pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, standing, stooping,
Must tolerate extreme temperatures.
Must report to work sober. May be subjected to and must pass random, post-employment, employer-paid drug test. Workers under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a safety threat to themselves and other workers and cause liability for the employer.
Employer shall comply with all federal, state and local safety requirements.