Plant Nursery Worker

Plant Nursery 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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