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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.
$40,330 / year median in Washington
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Prune, train, and tuck plants to support healthy structure and strong yields
- Tend to plants across every growth stage, from vegetative through flowering and harvest
- Mix and apply nutrient solutions and other cultivation inputs
- Maintain clean, audit-ready grow rooms and equipment
- Help set up rooms and fine-tune environmental controls
- Lend a hand during harvest and post-harvest processing
- Take part in R D trials focused on refining genetics and technique
- Jump in wherever the cultivation team needs extra support Compensation & Schedule This full-time position pays $18.13 per hour for a consistent 40-hour workweek, with quarterly pay increases that recognize your ongoing contribution to the team. Benefits & Perks
- Quarterly pay increases that reward your continued dedication
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support
- Predictable, consistent weekly scheduling
- 40 hours of PTO available once you hit the 6-month mark
- Full benefits package -- medical, dental, vision, life, and accident coverage starting at 90 days Qualifications
Age:
Must be at least 21 years oldEducation:
High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent mix of education and experienceExperience:
No cultivation background required -- prior horticulture or agriculture experience is a plus, but we're glad to train motivated candidates ready to learn Physical Demands- Able to stand or sit for shifts up to 8 hours
- Comfortable performing repetitive hand motions such as pruning and trimming
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Occasional crouching, climbing, or crawling
- Good color vision and visual acuity You Might Be a Great Fit If You
- Genuinely enjoy hands-on plant work and don't mind getting a little dirty
- Stay focused through repetitive, detail-driven tasks
- Adapt easily when priorities change
- Communicate clearly and collaborate well with others
- Take pride in doing things right, every single time Nice-to-Haves
- Basic comfort with computer programs like Word, Excel, or labeling .
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mental Health
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance