Reference this job order number when inquiring about this position. Inquiries must be made prior to 02/26/2026.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be available the entire work period of 03/01/2026-12/03/2026. Must agree to work Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day. Employer will provide transportation from employer provided living quarters to work site every day. Must read, and agree to, all terms and conditions of employment prior to a referral to the employer.
OPENINGS: 13
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 3 months of verifiable experience in all job duties. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures, ability to lift 75 lbs., repetitive movements, extensive walking, frequent stooping, extensive pushing and pulling, drug screen.
JOB DUTIES: Handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities.
Workers will perform agricultural tasks associated with the production of nursery stock, including containerized and balled‑and‑burlap trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses, at employer‑controlled nursery and greenhouse locations. Duties include preparing soil and containers; planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses; irrigating; fertilizing; pruning; topping; taping; transplanting; spacing; staking; and culling plants to promote health and marketability. Workers will harvest, grade, pack, label, load, and store nursery stock using techniques appropriate for each variety and must be able to distinguish between varieties to ensure quality standards. Additional tasks include uncovering and recovering plants, installing and removing poly blankets, and assisting with assembly, repair, and preparation of poly‑covered winter storage houses. Workers may apply fertilizers and approved chemicals to control undesirable growth and pests, following employer‑provided training and EPA Worker Protection Standard requirements. Work may involve incidental mechanized field operations using tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, and similar equipment; in some cases, designated workers may primarily operate skid‑loaders for loading, unloading, transporting, and placing nursery stock. Employer provides required safety training and PPE, and seat belts must be used where applicable. Workers may also perform general agricultural tasks such as irrigation, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and weeding, as well as other duties directly related to nursery production and maintenance of fields and operational areas. Non‑supervisory workers may demonstrate tasks to others, and designated workers may act as a liaison between the crew and the supervisor to report progress and completed work. The job requires repetitive movements, extensive walking and standing, bending for long periods, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 75 pounds to a height of five feet. Workers must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. All work will be performed on land owned, leased, or controlled by the employer, and all tools, equipment, and PPE will be provided at no cost.
EMPLOYER ASSURANCES:
BOARD ARRANGEMENTS: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers are able to prepare their own meals. The employer will provide transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries.
HOUSING: Employer-provided housing is available for all workers who live outside a reasonable daily driving distance.
TRANSPORTATION TO WORK SITE: The employer will provide transportation for all workers living in the employer-provided housing to and from the daily work site(s).
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Provided.
TOOLS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT: Tools, supplies, and equipment needed to complete the job will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.
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