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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$34,165 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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THISJOB POSTING IS INTENDED ONLY FOR U.S. WORKERS LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. WE DO NOT SPONSOR VISAS OR CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES OUTSIDE THE U.S. DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD
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Seasonal Packaging Operators work closely with location Supervisors and Management to ensure seed packages are properly and legibly labeled, are accurate according to customer instructions, and are accurately stored and shipped as needed.Essential job functions may include:
- Performing all work activities safely
- Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages as applicable
- Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time
- Standing to fill and close packaged product for extended periods of time
- Successfully pass the forklift training and receive an operator's certificate
- Remove package product from line and deliver to warehouse via forklift
- Safely climb stairs and/or ladders
- Thorough cleaning of all packaging equipment to maintain product integrity
- Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area
- Prepare and clean (if needed) packaging materials to be used according to customer specifications. This would include boxes, bulk bags, and paper bags.
- Operating fork truck to dump packaged material for true bulk loads.
- Open box slide gate or untie MB bag to dump true bulk loads.
- Assist with clean-ups in all areas.