Horticultural Worker (45-2092.00)

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.

Works duties may vary from time to time. Job duties include Manually planting, cultivate, transplant and harvest trees. Works will also manually pull weeds from potted plants, trim limbs, tie tops of trees, cut trees, wrap tree trucks in protective felt, transferring/ repotting plants/trees, tiling soil, clearing/removing debris from land, weeding, organizing materials, preparing, setting metal, cording and crimpling metal baskets, general maintenance, sorting and packing trees into trucks. Workers will load and unload trucks, unload inventory, trench and watering liners dally, prepare and plant liner-using setter, work with overhead watering system and do any other work deemed necessary to ensure trees are cultivated productively. Workers will do any other work deemed necessary to ensure trees are cultivated productively.

The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.

Farm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm, and shed sanitation duties

Farm Equipment Operation: During Field Operations: Workers may be required to operate truck and other farm equipment during field operations as an incidental activity in the production of crops. Before any worker is required to operate any farm equipment, the worker will be instructed in the proper and safe operation of tractor. Workers must notify supervisor of any mechanical issues. Workers will be required to operate trucks/tractors according to instructions and in a manner, that protects the operator, other workers, trees, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey operating and safety instructions may result in termination. Workers who have a valid verifiable commercial driver’s license or able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of hire are able to operate trucks as an incidental activity.

Special Requirements

Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to life and carry 50 lbs. to 100 lbs. when needed. Workers 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. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.