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Greenhouse Laborers

Harmony Greenhouses LLC

Phillipsburg, NJ

$16.55 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18628628622
Email address to Apply:
marilyn.harmonynj@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
10
Job Duties:
Perform manual tasks associated with the production of greenhouse grown flowers. Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers including tulips, daffodils, lilies, hyacinths, poinsettias, mums, amaryllis, and kalanchoe. Propagate plants from cuttings. Plant/pot seedlings, fill and label trays, move product to/from greenhouses and/or loading/unloading areas. Move containerized plants using carts. Unload/unload trucks and product from conveyor belt. Install/remove plastic coverings. Prune, trim, and perform other general plant maintenance. Water plants. Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality. Maintain and repair sprinkler system in and outside of greenhouses. Tie/position plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Wrap plants with burlap and other coverings as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade plants. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Plant, spray, weed, and water plants, using hand tools and gardening tools. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with greenhouse maintenance and repairs. Clean work areas, sanitize, and maintain grounds, greenhouses, warehouse, and landscaping. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honeybees, 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 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. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties in any given day and different tasks on different days. Continued on Addendum C.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
Three months of nusery/greenhouse experience required. Push, pull, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time. Work in inclement weather including hot, cold, wet, and/or humid conditions for extended periods of time. Lift, carry, and load up to 50 lbs.
Number of Hours Per Week:
42
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Harmony Greenhouses LLC
Location:
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Telephone Number:
+18624329354

Worksite

Address:
822 Harmony Station Road, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23207-217201
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
8/11/2023

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