Crop Growing Area Craftsman (Seasonal)

About the role

Situation: Full-time, seasonal for approximately 5 to 6 months, with the possibility of year-round employment, subject to change based on the business need.

Description: We are seeking individuals who like working with their hands, are detail oriented, and enjoy being a part of a team. The primary function of a Crop Growing Area Craftsman is handling all aspects of what it takes to grow beautiful plants out in the field until they are ready to be shipped to our customer.

Responsibilities

• Pruning plants using shears or automated pruning equipment.
• Lifting and moving plants of various sizes so that they are spaced appropriately.
• Weeding and consolidating plants.
• Assembling orders so that you are selecting only consistent quality plants, correctly tagging them and loading them on field trailers and wagons for transport to the shipping dock.
• Adhering to all safety policies and procedures and worker protection standards.
• Performing other related duties to benefit the mission of the company as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working in agriculture.
• Open to feedback.
• Can follow instructions and ask questions for better understanding.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and being supportive of co-workers.
• Can work in inclement weather conditions, i.e. hot, cold, and rainy.
• Although driving skills are not required, they are an advantage, especially if you have experience driving a tractor, forklift, or heavy equipment.
• Ideally have basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Open to working extended hours if needed, based on the business need.
• Possess the full range of mobility in your upper and lower body, can reach overhead and work in various positions including stooping, standing, walking, bending over, and squatting; can lift, pull, and push materials, use hands and fingers to feel, handle plants or operate objects, tools or controls; are able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus, all with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Earn up to 40 hours paid sick time per year.
• Earn overtime after 48 hours per week.
• Participate in our 401(k) plan, with a company match of up to 4%.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Ability to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.

Pay

Up to 40 hours paid sick time per year.

Overtime after 48 hours per week.

Schedule

Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 7:30 am - 2:30 pm as needed.

Company Information

Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.