Tree Production Crew- PIP Operation

Natorp; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wm. A. Natorp Company in Mason, OH is seeking a Tree Production Worker for our PIP operation to prepare, plant, maintain, and stage container-grown trees. This full‑time, year‑round role requires stamina and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Eligibility includes being 18+, with no part‑time option, and a preference for at least 3 months in nursery/container growing. Starting pay is $19.57 per hour, with potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Part‑time hours are not available.
• Three months of nursery or container‑growing experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bare-root trees for container planting by hand‑pruning tops and root systems.
• Plant prepared trees into 10–25 gallon containers, label, load onto wagons, water, and move to nursery field locations.
• Unload containers and place them into pre‑set gravel‑bed sockets.
• Promote healthy growth through pruning, weeding, staking, and similar care.
• Select trees for customer orders once they reach saleable condition.
• Assemble orders and load trucks for delivery.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Repetitive motions

Lifting 25–75+ lbs

Job description

Tree Production Crew– PIP Operation

Wm. A. Natorp Company, Mason, OH

Position Overview

The Tree Production Worker supports Natorp’s Plant Production Nursery by preparing, planting, maintaining, and staging container‑grown trees within our PIP (Pot‑in‑Pot) operation. This is a full‑time, year‑round role requiring physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Natorp’s participates in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Drug‑Free Workplace Program, which includes pre‑employment, reasonable‑suspicion, and post‑accident screening.

Key Responsibilities

• Tree Preparation — Prepare bare‑root trees for container planting by hand‑pruning tops and root systems. This requires repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Container Planting — Plant prepared trees into 10–25 gallon containers, apply labels/tags, load onto wagons, water, and transport to designated nursery field locations.
• Field Placement — Unload containers and place them into pre‑set gravel‑bed sockets.
• Tree Care & Maintenance — Promote healthy growth through pruning, weeding, staking, and other best practices.
• Order Pulling — Select trees for customer orders once they reach saleable condition.
• Shipping & Loading — Assemble orders and load trucks for delivery.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Occasional overtime or Saturday work may be available.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Part‑time hours are not available.
• Three months of experience in a nursery or container‑growing operation preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including pruning, trimming, crouching, kneeling, and climbing in and out of trucks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 25–75+ lbs on a repetitive basis.

Compensation

• Starting at $19.57/hour, with consideration for experience.

About Natorp’s

Wm. A. Natorp Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace.