Nursery Worker

Job description

Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker?s ability to perform the work described herein.

General Duties: Workers should be prepared to perform any activities as described under the O*Net code of 45-2092.01 for Nursery Workers. Work in nursery facilities or at customer location planting, cultivating, harvesting and plants.

Plants, cultivates and harvests horticultural specialties, such as perennials, annuals, groundcovers, roses, and succulents, and performs related duties in an environmentally controlled structure, applying knowledge of environmental systems: Ascertains growing schedules and deviations from established procedures from grower. Will also ensure proper operation of soil mixer. Workers will insert plastic containers into filler machine and maintain proper operation of filler machine. Will apply UPC stickers, build displays and keep product properly hydrated. Will place various forms of plant into assigned containers/areas. Ensure quality of previous line operations. Will move planted containers from production line to transport carts arranged neatly. Will transport carts full of planted containers to greenhouse or field. Will unload planted containers from transport carts and return the carts to production area. Workers will perform general loading and unloading of plants and materials.

General greenhouse maintenance: Workers will make minor repairs to existing greenhouses and buildings. Workers may assist in greenhouse construction of new buildings, trash removal, debris removal, and landscape maintenance. Workers will assist with cleaning and maintaining greenhouses and greenhouse equipment. Workers will keep all areas clean, swept and presentable.

Farm Equipment Operation: Workers may be required to operate tractors, forklifts, soil mixing, filling machinery, motorized tow carts, transport cars and other farm equipment during daily operations, as an incidental activity. Before any worker that is required to operate any farm equipment, workers will be instructed in the safety and operation of the tractor before driving the tractor. All equipment should be operated or driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, products, trees, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.

Special Requirements

All applicants must have at least 3 months verifiable experience working in agricultural/horticultural work. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Applicants must have a valid drivers license. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.