General Labor (Full-Time - $17.00)

Green Circle Growers; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Circle Growers Inc. in Oberlin, OH is seeking a General Labor associate to prepare flowers and plants for shipping, including planting, cultivating, and maintaining nursery stock such as perennials, bedding plants, plugs, liners, and hanging baskets.

You will load and unload trucks, move containers, assemble orders, and maintain clean work areas while following safety practices. Requires 3 months of nursery/manufacturing/shipping experience, 18+, and Saturday availability.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of nursery/manufacturing/assembly/shipping/receiving experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have availability to work Saturdays and additional hours as dictated by schedule

Responsibilities

• Pot and plant seedlings, fill and label trays, and prepare products for loading.
• Move containerized plants using carts and assist with loading/unloading.
• Maintain organized docks and ensure accurate order assembly.
• Follow safety policies and wear appropriate PPE.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep of production areas

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Green Circle Growers Inc - OBERLIN, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Manufacturing,

Green Circle Growers was founded in 1968 by John van Wingerden. With just a few acres, Green Circle Growers began selling to other companies like variety stores, lumber yards, hardware stores, and grocery stores. Today, Green Circle Growers is still owned and operated by the van Wingerden family and has grown to over 170 acres of indoor growing space. Our state-of-the-art greenhouses offer many different environments to keep up with the demanding mix of products that today’s market expects. We now provide plants to regional and national stores across the United States and Canada. We are able to market and offer broad products to mass merchants, as well as to growers. The retail market expects the full line of annuals in flats, containers, and baskets. The grower line produces pre-finished containers, plugs, and liners.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

General Labor is responsible for the preparation of flowers and other plants for shipping and sale to our customers. The General Labor position includes planting, cultivating, and maintaining nursery seedlings and plants including perennials, bedding plants, plugs, liners, vegetable plants, and hanging baskets. The General Labor position directly contributes to the highest quality plants in the industry.

JOB DUTIES:

• Pot and plant seedlings, fill and label trays, move product to greenhouses, organize product on docks for loading, and pull and/or assemble orders in accordance with instruction
• Attach hangers to baskets and hang through seasonal holding houses using ladders
• Move containerized plants using rolling or electric carts
• Load and unload trucks, supplies, and product from conveyor belt
• Lift, carry, and load and unload products or supplies
• Clear debris from production floor and greenhouse and clean and maintain farm buildings, structures, equipment, and work areas
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 3 months of nursery/manufacturing/assembly/shipping/receiving experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to:
  • Perform manual tasks with accuracy and efficiency
  • Lift items and products up to 20lbs
  • Push and pull carts that can weigh up to 200lbs
  • Use hand tools including, but not limited to, shovels, shears, and clippers
  • Follow verbal and written direction
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, and climb
  • Have good attendance
  • Have a positive attitude and be willing to work
  • Work in extreme temperatures based on season
  • Work at a fast pace, with long periods of standing, bending, or sitting
• Must adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have availability to work Saturday’s and additional hours as dictated by the daily schedule

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS:

• Plant/Production facility, occasionally outside, or in-store; Possible extreme heat/cold dependent on season
• Continuously requires ability to ffollow verbal and/or written direction
• Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching
• Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing and handling
• May require ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles (truck, car, van, tug, forklift) or use equipment such as hand tools, computers, or general business equipment
• CDL license or tug/forklift certification may be required