Greenhouse Farm Worker-Seasonal

Job DetailsJob Location: 402 Farm 3 - NJ - Bridgeton, NJ 08302Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $15.54 - $15.54 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: General Labor



Greenhouse - Farm Worker 

The Greenhouse - Farm Worker is responsible for planting, growing flowers, trees, shrubbery, and other plants for distribution and sale at Home Depot garden centers. This role is responsible for many parts of the growing cycle starting from seeds to cultivation to preparation for sale. This position reports to the leadership of the greenhouse/farm including the Production Manager, General Manager, and Assistant General Manager.

This is an outdoor farm worker role.

Measures of Success:

Comply with Bell Nursery policies and procedures
Plant crops, trees, shrubbery or other plants
Thin, weed, and move plants as directed
Water plants as directed
Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them

Qualifications



Ideal Candidate Attributes:


Able to work effectively on a team and/or independently
Able to work in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness
Demonstrate attention to detail
Able to follow directions
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Enjoy working outdoors
Able to work in variety of environmental conditions
Enjoy physical work and exercise
Have access to reliable transportation
Able to safely maneuver and physically pull product carts
Able to climb ladders and operate a pallet jack (will train)
Able to maneuver between greenhouse tables which are 24” apart
Demonstrate strong dexterity skills
Able to communicate with supervisors or peers via text or in-person
Enjoy variety of tasks throughout the workday or week
Able to work flexible shifts including extra hours and weekends during peak season


Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, twist, turn, climb, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs frequently throughout the workday.


Continuously (67% < 100% of the time worked)
Frequently (34% < 66% of the time worked)
Occasionally (10% < 33% of the time worked)
Seldom (1 – 10% of the time worked)
Not At All (0% of the time worked)






Activity


Extent*


Activity


Extent*




Sitting


S


Squatting


F




Standing


C


Pushing


F




Walking (Even)


C


Grasping


C




Walking (Rough)


O


Kneeling


O




Lifting


C


Climbing


O




Carrying


C


Reach Overhead


F




Turning


C


Reach Forward


C




Twisting


C


Pulling


C




Bending


C


 


 






Environmental Conditions:





Condition


Extent*


Condition


Extent*




Inside


F


Wet


F




Outside


F


Dry


C




Heat


C


Humid


C




Cold


O


Dust


C




Changing Temperature


C


Noise


C





 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.