Job Information
V&P Nurseries, Inc. Nursery Worker in Chino Valley, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7339862
Employees will be involved in all aspects of growing trees and shrubs in containers. Trimming, pruning, weeding, watering, maintaining the irrigation systems, staking and applying fertilizers. Blending soil amendments together on an occasional basis is another aspect of this job. Maintaining the landscaping and windbreak shelter belts is another job duty. This consists of pulling weeds, trimming the trees, pruning the shrubs, checking the irrigation drip emitters, setting traps for gophers, etc.
Daily maintenance tasks will include trimming, pruning, fertilizing and watering plants and trees. Daily production tasks will include potting plants and trees from 1 gallon size perennials to 100-gallon size trees.
Forklift Operator: The forklift operator, loads and unloads the trucks/trailers that are transporting the plants to the different Ranches or fields; employee is responsible to move the full carts that leave the germination room into the tunnels; the employee is responsible for unloading the trucks that arrive with peat moss(soil) and vermiculite that is used for the seeding; employee is responsible to place pallets with trays, peat moss(soil), vermiculite and all other items that are used to complete this task. The employee must wear Company provided protective gear at all times including dust mask, gloves and safety glasses.
Tractor Operator: Drive and control farm equipment to till, plant, cultivate, mow, and harvest crops. Many operations such as maintenance and/or repair require good physical ability and knowledge. Operators may ride equipment such as irrigation tape injectors and or plastic mulch laying equipment. Harvest trailers, loading and unloading of seed, plants, materials and chemicals\ by hand or forklifts.
Workers who possess a valid drivers license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctors certificate as required by 29 CFR 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid drivers license or doctors\ certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application.
Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing\ inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the workers Sabbath, or on federal holidays.\ Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.\ The employer does not conduct background checks but may terminate a worker for cause if a criminal conviction or sex offender status is discovered duri g employment, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, to ensure the safety of other workers, staff, and the public. The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle. Employer also retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to workers who: are regularly absent or tardy; malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction, or is otherwise obviously unqualified to perform the job; is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary.\ Non-U.S. workers may be terminated if one or more U.S. workers becomes available for the job during the employer\'s recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Foreign workers will be advised of their responsibility to depart the U.S. when employment comes to an end. Employer will request and maintain records of each workers permanent home address, e-mail address (when available) and phone number.