What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Production Worker position at Mini Earth Greenhouses?
It is that time of year again! Spring is right around the corner! Which means that everything is starting to take off around here at Mini Earth Greenhouses! We are currently seeking motivated and hardworking individuals for seasonal plant production worker positions. This position is physically demanding and very hands on, but is also incredibly rewarding! There is nothing like when you see all your hard work payoff by producing beautiful, healthy, plants that our customers love and admire!
About the Company:
Servicing Lake County, North Chicago, and Southern Wisconsin. We are a public greenhouse that has been locally owned and operated since 1983! Built on simple practices, we aim to provide our customers great quality plants at amazing prices. Mini Earth Greenhouses is a part of a unique group in horticulture in the fact that we both grow and sell the plants we produce! As a company we focus heavily on producing strong healthy plants for our customers.
Job Summary:
Individuals are expected to perform tasks and duties associated with the production of finished plants and produce for our retail setting. These duties must be performed in a safe and timely fashion in order to ensure smooth operations within production.
Duties Would Include (subject to change):
-Watering
-Transplanting Seedlings
-Harvesting Produce
-Moving Plants
-Stocking
-Weeding
-Pruning
Qualifications and Skills Required:
-Reliable
-Ability to lift, push, & pull 40lbs
-Tolerance of exposure to the elements (I.e. Sun, Heat, and Humidity)
-Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for long periods of time
-Good team player
-Ability to manage time effectively
Qualifications and Skills Preferred:
-Flexible availability
-Good Communication Skills
-Ability to work individually for periods of time
-Plant Identification Skills
-Growing/Gardening experience
Call to schedule an appointment to fill out an application! 847-223-7282
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
