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.
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop Overlook Harvesting Company, LLC Waterman, IL $15.81 per hour Begin date:9/28/2026 End date:3/12/2027 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop Overlook Harvesting Company, LLC Waterman, IL $15.81 per hour Begin date:9/28/2026 End date:3/12/2027 View Job Order Recruitment Information Telephone Number to
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+18633244654 (tel:+18633244654) Email address to
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arubio@overlookharvesting.com
Job Description Full Time:
Yes Number of Workers Requested:
15
Job Duties:
Crops/Commodities:
Seeds. The below listed duties are all performed on the farm. Services to be performed will consist of assisting in the process of determination & measurement with quality standards of agricultural seeds. This is an essential and a required task for labeling and preparing product for market. The purpose of the process, to measure and meet minimum germination/vigor standards and document/record, is required to meet Department of Agriculture seed labeling law. Duties would include the planting of seeds, planting preparation, counting seeds, soil and planting material management, movement & placement of trays/including carts in & out of a germinator, measurement imaging of germinated seed, discarding of completed analysis of germinated seed, washing and cleaning of trays once complete, site cleanup, maintenance, painting seedling evaluation, sample receiving and sample prep. This work would be performed at a Bayer owned and operated lab nursery agricultural facility, on the farm. Worker may be asked to use or drive a forklift while on the job.
Weeding:
Workers will remove weeds by use of a hoe/pickaxe from the walk-way and remove all weeds growing around plants by hand. Workers will remove weeds from the growing area by raking piles of debris and dispose of it as directed by the farm manager and/or crew supervisor. Employer will train workers. Training will include but is not limited to safety training and worker protection training videos. Training includes general discussion of job duties and policies. Training will take place at Orientation prior to working. Employees will be explained and have read to them the Job Order. The employer will answer any questions the workers may have.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements Experience Required:
Yes Months of Experience Required:
1
Special Requirements:
This job requires a minimum of 1 month of agricultural experience. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.
Number of Hours Per Week:
36 Work Schedule (Start/End time): 7:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Employer Information Company Name:
Overlook Harvesting Company, LLC Location:
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Worksite Address:
BAYER:
450 East Adams Street, Waterman, IL 60556 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BAYER%3A%20450%20East%20Adams%20Street%2C%20Waterman%2C%20IL%2060556)
