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Field Worker
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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.
$33,269 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Grading plants and grouping in like qualities
- Assemble plant material on trailers
- Perform inventory transactions as assigned which will include counting and consolidation
- Clean work area daily
- Other tasks as assigned
Key Characteristics/Skills:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. multiple times per day
- Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions that include heat, rain and cold
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to multi-task and take direction
- Ability to accurately count large quantities of plants
- Ability to work well with team
- Adjust to flexible hours
- Some Saturday shifts required
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read and write
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules