- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 75
- Job Duties:
- Crops include Hydrangeas, Zygocactus, Poinsettias, Garden Mums, and mixed Annuals.
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.
Primary Responsivities: Under supervision, assist various departments in ensuring effective production of quality products in an efficient and productive manner.
Workers will follow instructions to:
• Planting of Crops
• Harvesting of crops
• Crop Maintenance (disbudding, pinching, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize and spray)
• Quality inspection of products.
• Ensure proper movement of product and supplies in the facility (assigned area)
• Prepare and pack product for shipment.
• Move/space/sort product as instructed/required
• “Break down” trucks, stock product neatly and carefully into the Warehouse department coolers.
• Bring product out to the “floor” to keep production moving steady.
• Work/Move product in the various areas
• Wrap Product and load boxes onto skids to prepare for shipment.
• General Maintenance and repair
• Assist in all areas of production as needed
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow direction given from all Supervisors/Lead Hands/Lead Hand Assistants.
• Abide by company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the business
Working Conditions:
• Work is normally performed in the greenhouse & Warehouse Department
• Field work when needed.
• High physical effort is required. (Bending, twisting, lifting, walking, sitting)
• Some heavy lifting required (up to 50lbs)
• Constant change in temperature, which could be undesirable (hot/cold temperatures)
• Full workweek with long hours during harvest periods
• Weekends and holidays required when necessary to meet business/customer requirements.
• Nights and afternoons required when necessary.
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.
During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.
Full Crop Commitment: This is regular work, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday for the full remainder of the period of employment. The worker agrees to work for assigned employer(s) whenever work is available during the full remaining period of employment even though work may be slack at times. The worker understands that if the worker quits or is terminated for cause prior to the end of the period of employment, the worker will not receive the 3/4 guarantees and will not receive certain transportation reimbursements. Excessive tardiness and/or absences will not be tolerated and will result in termination.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse