Plant Farm Worker

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc.; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc. is hiring a Plant Farm Worker to join our nursery team. This hands-on role involves planting, shifting, and caring for plants outdoors, with teamwork and active physical work.

You will follow daily assignments, operate nursery equipment, and help maintain safety, quality, and clean work areas while meeting production targets and supporting company standards. Experience in horticulture and using basic hand tools is preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus for

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 month+ experience in horticulture or outdoor labor.
• Experience using basic hand tools and performing manual tasks.
• Familiarity with PPE use and outdoor working conditions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily work assignments from Team Leader and plan crew workflow.
• Lead and supervise team, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety.
• Record data, track daily tree counts, and enter TOT system.
• Maintain equipment and tools; report issues promptly.
• Monitor safety and quality, address hazards and field issues.
• Train and support new employees in procedures.
• Encourage teamwork and maintain a safe, efficient environment.
• Ensure sections are cleaned daily and materials organized.
• Support company goals by meeting production targets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor labor

Manual dexterity

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Plant Farm Worker

JOB SUMMARY

Join our nursery team and be part of the process that brings healthy, high-quality plants to life! This hands-on position is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, working with plants, and being part of a team.

You’ll help with planting, shifting, and caring for plants while operating or assisting with nursery equipment. Depending on the department you are assigned to, your responsibilities may vary and can include planting, shifting, filling containers with soil, root pruning, removing weeds and debris, repairing ground cover, labeling plants, loading and unloading plants, and assisting with potting machinery.

If you enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, and seeing the results of your work grow, we'd love to have you on our team!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Receive daily work assignments and schedule from the Team Leader; plan and organize crew workflow to stay on track.
• Lead and supervise team members, ensuring quality, productivity, and adherence to safety protocols throughout the day.
• Record required data, track daily tree counts, and enter information into the Task On Time (TOT) system.
• Maintain equipment and tools, reporting mechanical, safety, or inventory issues promptly; ensure proper return of tools at the end of the day.
• Monitor work areas for safety and quality, addressing hazards, damaged trees, or field issues and reporting them as needed.
• Train, orient, and support new employees in company procedures and best practices.
• Encourage teamwork, address performance or discipline concerns, and foster a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
• Ensure sections are cleaned daily and materials (bamboo, tape, buckets, etc.) are organized for removal or reuse.
• Support company goals by meeting production targets and upholding Cherrylake's standards of quality and service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 month+ of experience working in horticulture, agriculture, landscaping, or other outdoor labor-intensive environments.
• Experience using basic hand tools or performing manual labor such as planting, pruning, or grounds maintenance.
• Familiarity with safe work practices, PPE use, and outdoor working conditions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks such as planting, pruning, assembling containers, and handling small tools.

HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time core position. Monday through Saturday, 40+ hours per work week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (heat or cold), and moving mechanical equipment.

NOTICE

CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.

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