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EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT Seasonal Nursery Labor in Mount Vernon, Washington
Seasonal Nursery Labor Work Tasks to be performed :
Moving and spacing flats of plants and hanging baskets within or between greenhouses or fields, using trailers, conveyor belts and moving tables. Occasional weekend work, covering crops to protect inclement weather as needed. Planting/transplanting plugs, young plants, and bulbs for growing into finished products. Select potted plants from greenhouses and fields, place tags on products based on customer requirements to meet daily shipping schedules. Arrange selected products based on shipping orders, prep racks prior to order building, organize products on racks in load order. Load and unload trucks. Prune, pinch, weed and other activities specific to plant maintenance. Other functions related to horticulture upkeep. Operate vehicles, mechanized devices or equipment. Run, maneuver, navigate or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts and passenger vehicles. Use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. Facility upkeeping and basic equipment maintenance. Schedules include evening and weekend work. Everyone is required to work efficiently, safely and practice mutual respect. Failure to comply with company policies, safety and equipment operation requirements may result in employment termination.
Job Requirements
3 month of previous work experience
Willing to commit to the entire contract period
Meet all qualifications of the clearance order
Be able, willing and qualified to perform the work
Willing to work in extreme temperature
Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day
Willing to make repetitive movements
Extensive pushing and pulling
Extensive walking and stooping
Must anticipate being available to work on the start date and through the period of the contract Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season. All footwear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions. The Employer or designated worker will provide instructions and general supervision. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day's work.
Job Requirements
3 month of previous work experience
Willing to commit to the entire contract period
Meet all qualifications of the clearance order
Be able, willing and qualified to perform the work
Willing to work in extreme temperature
Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day
Willing to make repetitive movements
Extensive pushing and pulling
Extensive walking and stooping
Must anticipate being available to work on the start date and through the period of the contract Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season. All footwear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions. The Employer or designated worker will provide instructions and ge