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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

20

Job Duties:

Work outside to plant bare roots and transplant trees, shrubs and plants into pots. Label pots and place in specified locations. Cultivate, weed, fertilize, water, spray herbicides and pesticides, prune, thin, shape and trim plants, shrubs and trees as directed. Select and prepare plants for shipping according to supervisor's instructions. Use gardening tools and equipment including electric carts, trimmers, power shears, pruning shears, shears, pole pruners, ladders, shovels, hoes, rakes, loppers and assorted hand tools to perform nursery activities. Prepare fields by removing rocks and sticks placing them into buckets, trailers or constructing a pile. Workers must keep pace while planting within an assembly line on a conveyor belt. Place plants and/or pots onto or take off of moving line. Count and check plants, pots and materials. Load and unload plants, shrubs, trees, nursery tools and materials onto and off of trucks, trailers or into designated areas according to supervisors instructions. Space plants and prepare planting areas. Move containerized shrubs, plants and trees by hand or using a wheelbarrow or tractor. Must assure accurate identification and count of plants when pulling orders to load onto delivery trucks. Walk nursery carrying ladder down rows to thin, prune and shape trees as instructed by supervisor. Limbs must not be torn from the tree, nor should limbs be completely stripped of leaves. Clean plants by removing rotten leaves, weeds and debris. Assist in removing and disposing of bad plants. Dig irrigation ditches for new beds. Clean, maintain, repair and install irrigation. Install irrigation by laying drip tube and punching holes. Operate nursery vehicles and equipment including skid steer loader, forklift, and tractors and perform minor maintenance. Workers are also responsible for nursery sanitation duties including cleaning and maintaining work areas, and using mowers, weed eaters and edgers to maintain grounds and landscaping around buildings. Workers are expected to possess the skills to work in the production of plants listed. The introductory period for all plant activities is 2 days starting with the first day of employment to acclimate the worker to the physical demands of nursery work and to familiarize workers with job specifications and to demonstrate proper planting and harvesting methods and other plant specific issues. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by the supervisor. Workers must take care to handle tools, equipment and product in a manner to avoid injury or damage. The employer will comply with all federal, state and local safety requirements. Operational specifications can change during the season due to plant or market condition. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day's work. Instructions and general supervision will be provided by the employer or a designated employee. Workers will have close supervision to insure adherence to instructions. Work will be closely monitored and reviewed for quality. Daily individual work assignments, crew assignments and location of work will be made by the employer or designated employee as the needs of the operation dictate. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties in any given day and different tasks on different days.

Job Classification:

45-2092 - null

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Work outside in adverse weather conditions on a black surface in extremely hot (100+ degrees), cold (5 degrees) and/or wet weather for extensive periods of time, walk and stand for up to 9 hours, bend and squat repeatedly, lift, carry and load up to 90 pounds (two man lift), climb ladders up to 6 ft. and reach over head for extended periods of time to trim, prune, thin and/or shape trees. Must be 18 or older.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Employer Information

Company Name:

Latham's Nursery, Inc.

Location:

Jefferson, SC 29718

Worksite

Address:

1059 Jordan Road, Jefferson, SC 29718

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-18340-056249

Multiple Worksites:

Yes

Additional Wage Information:

Basic rate of pay offered is $10.95 per hour in South Carolina and $11.46 per hour in North Carolina.

Date Posted:

12/20/2018

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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