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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

17

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Shrubs/Trees/Grasses/Plants 100% containerized -All trees are ground level -10% mechanized 90% manual. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with outdoor production of containerized horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners and other horticultural varieties. Prepare and clean production beds. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Plant/propagate plants. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using hand tools or mechanized equipment. Plant/pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter, fill and label trays/containers, and move product to and from loading/unloading areas. Move containerized plants using carts. Load/unload trucks and product. Stake, train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant and cull trees and/or plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Shear trees with proper taper and bud cut angle for quality. Tie/position trees and plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade trees. Select trees for cutting/harvest according to grade. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Crimp wire baskets. Use hand tools including but not limited to rakes, hoes, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Operate, clean and maintain nursery vehicles and equipment. Eligible employees who possess the appropriate license and meet insurability requirements may operate trucks to haul product when authorized; no CDL endorsement is required. All Primary Duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short-demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Secondary duties (performed on less than half of the workdays in the contract period): Install/remove plastic coverings. Perform general plant maintenance. Irrigate and apply fertilizers as directed. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Operate, install, move and maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Assist with nursery building/field sanitation, maintenance and repairs. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason. Employees who possess the appropriate license to operate trucks, meets insurability requirements and have 6 months of driving experience shall receive an hourly rate of $19.50 per hour. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on 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. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Work requires repetitive movements, physical stamina, and frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing/pulling and lifting, carrying and loading up to 50 lbs.

Number of Hours Per Week:

50

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Wolke Nursery LLC

Location:

Sigel, IL 62462

Worksite

Address:

496 Co. Rd. 275 E, Sigel, IL 62462

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25342-464016

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

12/16/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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