- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 28
- Job Duties:
- Daily tasks are, but not limited to; planting plants on our automated planting line or by hand, hand-watering, weeding, deadheading, pulling landscape, contractor, and garden center orders, keeping detailed records when planting, shipping, and pulling orders, and loading/unloading of plant product and other greenhouse goods. This position also requires being able to work in a variety of weather conditions. To be successful, you must be physically capable of bending, twisting, being on your feet for long hours, and able to lift at least 25 lbs. repeatedly. You also may be asked to assist in other departments, such as garden center, field work with trees, or ornamental potted trees and shrubs (Woody Plants).
As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay. ESST (Earned Sick and Safe Time) Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.
May be offered the following benefits: employee discount which includes up to 30% off plant materials, retirement plan through a 401k (Sargent’s offers a match up to 4%), Health Insurance options for Eligible Employee and Families (Sargent’s pays for 75% of employee monthly cost).
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse