Nursery Load & Ship Operator

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc.; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc. is seeking a Loading Crew Member to operate earth-moving equipment, load and unload plant materials, and stage shipments. You will identify items for shipment, verify secure loading, and prepare materials for interstate and intrastate deliveries.

This is a year-round, full-time role based at the loading and curbside areas. The position requires physical work, frequent lifting up to 60 lbs, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 1+ months of prior experience working in a nursery or tree farm.
• Experience with the operation of earth-moving equipment.
• Plant knowledge and identification is a plus.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment is a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Selection and loading of materials and doing so in a timely safe fashion.
• Secure all loads properly for transportation for both intrastate and interstate delivery.
• Receiving and unloading purchased stock in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all trees and green goods materials are properly secured before departing the loading/shipping area.
• Conduct safety inspection of the trailer before departing the loading/shipping area.
• Operate earth moving equipment for loading and unloading of plant material in a safe and efficient manner.
• Help pull orders.
• Assure accurate counts being loaded for deliveries
• Staging of products and building shipping holders from wood.
• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Assist in other plant material maintenance activities as needed to maintain nursery stock to meet quality standards.
• Job requires continuous lifting and carrying of objects up to 60lbs.
• Work can be repetitive and physically demanding, requiring frequent bending, lifting, and shoveling.
• Present a proper and professional image to customers.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Always be on time and ready to take on assignments for the day.

Skills

Nursery/tree farm experience

Earth-moving equipment operation

Plant knowledge/identification

Agricultural equipment knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Tools

Earth-moving equipment

Job description

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc. is seeking a Loading Crew Member to operate earth-moving equipment, load and unload plant materials, and stage shipments. You will identify items for shipment, verify secure loading, and prepare materials for interstate and intrastate deliveries.

This is a year-round, full-time role based at the loading and curbside areas. The position requires physical work, frequent lifting up to 60 lbs, and adherence to safety guidelines.