Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Platt Hill Nursery; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nursery industry is seeking dedicated Farmworkers and Laborers. This full-time, entry-level position involves various manual tasks related to nursery stock production. Candidates should be physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Responsibilities include planting, pruning, harvesting, and maintaining quality standards. Applicants must have some agricultural experience and be prepared for physically demanding work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience in a greenhouse or nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fields and handle plants.
• Operate hand tools and maintain nursery quality standards.
• Perform manual labor such as mowing, digging, and debris removal.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Join to apply for the Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse role at Platt Hill Nursery.

This position involves manual tasks related to nursery stock production, including planting, propagating, pruning, harvesting, and field maintenance. Applicants must have at least 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience in a greenhouse or nursery setting, with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include preparing fields, handling plants, operating hand tools, maintaining nursery quality standards, and performing manual labor such as mowing, digging, and debris removal. Work requires bending, stooping, kneeling, and extensive walking, often in outdoor conditions with temperature variations.

Applicants must pass a background check and be available for the entire employment period. Allergies to certain plants or chemicals may affect job performance. The position is full-time, entry-level, and falls under management and manufacturing job functions within the retail industry.