Crop Area Craftsman; Seasonal

About the Role: The primary function of a Crop Growing Area Craftsman is handling all aspects of growing and maintaining our beautiful plants out in the field until they are ready to be shipped to our customer.

Employment Status: Employment is full-time, seasonal for approximately 5 to 6 months, with the possibility of year-round employment, subject to change based on the business need.

Shift: Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:30 am - 2:30 pm as needed

Description: We are seeking individuals who like working with their hands, are detail oriented, and enjoy being a part of a team. The primary function of a Crop Growing Area Craftsman is handling all aspects of what it takes to grow beautiful plants out in the field until they are ready to be shipped to our customer.

What You’ll Do

• Pruning plants using shears or automated pruning equipment.
• Spacing, staking and tying.
• Lifting and moving plants of various sizes so that they are spaced appropriately.
• Weeding and consolidating plants.
• Assembling orders so that you are selecting only consistent quality plants, correctly tagging them and loading them on field trailers and wagons for transport to the shipping dock.
• Adhering to all safety policies and procedures and worker protection standards.
• Performing other related duties to benefit the mission of the company as assigned.

Who You Are

• Ideally have experience working in agriculture.
• Are open to feedback.
• Can follow instructions and ask questions for better understanding.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and being supportive of co-workers.
• Can work in inclement weather conditions, i.e. hot, cold, and rainy.
• Although driving skills are not required, they are an advantage, specifically if you have experience driving a tractor, forklift, or heavy equipment.
• Ideally have basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Are open to working extended hours if needed, based on the business need.
• Can lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly or 50+ pounds on occasion.
• Have the full range of mobility in your upper and lower body, can reach overhead and work in various positions including stooping, standing, walking, bending over, and squatting; can lift, pull, and push materials, use hands and fingers to feel, handle plants or operate objects, tools or controls; are able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus, all with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits At Monrovia

• You’ll earn up to 40 hours paid sick time per year.
• You’ll earn overtime after 48 hours per week.
• When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you’ll get a company match of up to 4%.
• You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.

Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobre el rol: La función principal de un artesano del área de cultivo de producción es manejar todos los aspectos del cultivo y mantener nuestras bellas plantas en el campo hasta que estén listas para ser enviadas a nuestro cliente.

Situación laboral: El empleo es a tiempo completo, estacional durante aproximadamente 5 a 6 meses, con la posibilidad de empleo durante todo el año, sujeto a cambios según la necesidad del negocio.

Turno: lunes a viernes 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, sabados 7:30 am - 2:30 pm basado en necesidades del vivero.

Descripción: Buscamos personas a las que les guste trabajar con las manos, que estén orientadas a los detalles y que disfruten de ser parte de un equipo. La función principal de un artesano del área de cultivo es manejar todos los aspectos de lo que se necesita para cultivar bellas plantas en el campo hasta que estén listas para ser enviadas a nuestro cliente.

Lo que harás:

• Podar plantas mediante tijeras o equipos de poda automatizados.
• Espaciado, replanteo y atado.
• Levantar y mover plantas de varios tamaños para que estén espaciadas adecuadamente.
• Deshierbe y consolidación de plantas.
• Ensamblar los pedidos de modo que seleccione solo plantas de calidad constante, etiquetarlas correctamente y cargarlas en remolques y vagones de campo para su transporte al muelle de envío.
• Cumplir con todas las políticas y…