Tree Production II

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery Llc; California (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery Llc, Farmington, CA, is seeking a Tree Production II to join the production team outdoors. You will shift plants between container sizes, help maintain plant quality, and assist with training Level I employees in correct work techniques.

This role supports efficient nursery operations and requires safe handling of equipment. Daily duties include equipment use, plant care, inventory organization, and adherence to PPE and safety standards in varying outdoor

Qualifications

• Identify plant material and meet quality standards.
• Follow proper planting and transplanting techniques.
• Operate basic nursery equipment safely.
• Work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Shift plant material from smaller to larger containers.
• Support training for Level I employees and demonstrate proper techniques.
• Follow planting techniques including root pruning and irrigation practices.
• Identify plant material and maintain quality during shifting process.
• Assist with stocking and organizing trees after shifting.

Skills

Plant identification

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Job description

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Tree Production II

Full Time Regular Manual Labor Farmington : Farmington Production, Farmington, CA, US 3 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1651

Salary Range: $17.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Tree Production II employees support nursery production by shifting plants from one container size to a larger container as plants grow. This role helps ensure proper transplanting techniques are followed while maintaining plant quality and supporting efficient nursery production operations.

Employees in this role work as part of the production team and assist with equipment use, plant care, and organization of plant material throughout the nursery. Tree Production II employees also help support the training and development of Level I employees by demonstrating proper work techniques and assisting with task guidance when needed.

Essential Functions

• Shift plant material from smaller containers to larger containers as plants grow.
• Support the training and development of Level I employees within the department by demonstrating proper work techniques and assisting with task guidance as needed.
• Follow proper planting techniques including root pruning, proper planting depth, and correct irrigation practices.
• Identify plant material and maintain plant quality during the shifting process.
• Assist with stocking and organizing trees after the shifting process is completed.
• Operate equipment as needed to support production tasks.
• Utilize and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE) and company equipment.
• Maintain nursery grounds by keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe for employees, customers, and vendors.
• Handle nursery stock carefully and ensure plants are watered and placed in appropriate nursery locations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist other nursery departments as needed.
• Support general nursery operations and plant handling activities.
• Duties are subject to change at any time per management’s discretion.

Experience & Other Requirements

Required

• Ability to identify plant material and recognize plant quality standards.
• Ability to follow proper planting and transplanting techniques.
• Ability to operate basic nursery equipment safely.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Preferred

• Previous experience working in a nursery, landscape, or agricultural environment.
• Experience shifting plants or working in plant production operations.
• Experience operating tractors, RTVs, or similar nursery equipment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is performed primarily outdoors in active nursery production environments.

Work conditions include varying weather conditions, uneven ground surfaces, active equipment and vehicle traffic, and exposure to dust, plant material, soil, moisture, and seasonal allergens. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as applicable.

Physical requirements include:

• Extensive walking throughout the nursery during the workday.
• Frequent bending, twisting, turning, squatting, kneeling, and crouching.
• Working on uneven surfaces including dirt, gravel, plant material, and irrigated areas.
• Use of hands and fingers for grasping and handling plant material.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs independently (approximately 75% of the time).
• Participating in team lifts up to 100 lbs (approximately 25% of the time) when required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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