We are seeking 20 farmworkers for tasks related to planting and maintaining nursery stock, including annuals, ornamental plants, and Christmas trees. Requirements: Minimum 3 months of agricultural experience, preferably in a nursery. - Ability to provide verbal or written proof of relevant work experience. - Capable of performing manual and mechanized tasks efficiently and accurately. - Minimal supervision required. Responsibilities: Planting, digging, mulching, and transplanting. - Cultivating, mowing, preparing soil, and watering. - Fertilizing, pruning, spraying, and performing general plant maintenance. - Counting and inventorying plants. - Propagating plants from cuttings and loading finished plants onto transportation. - Seasonal tasks such as removing and covering plastic on holding houses. - General maintenance of field-grown plants and nursery stock. - Handling pots and plants weighing up to 75 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds. - Use of hand tools and power equipment, following safety protocols. - Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems and management of crop protectants. - Maintaining cleanliness of fields, buildings, and equipment. Physical Requirements: Ability to work in various positions, including bending and kneeling, for extended periods. - Ability to handle products carefully to prevent damage. Work will occur in Perry, Licking County, Ohio.
