nursery worker

Culturas/Mercadorias:

arbustos, árvores.

Funções primárias (desempenhou a maioria das jornadas de trabalho):

Executar tarefas manuais e mecanizadas associadas à produção ao ar livre de produtos hortícolas. Plante, cultive e mantenha viveiros, árvores, arbustos, plantas de cama, tampões, forros e outras variedades hortícolas. Preparar campos/solo para plantio. Remova o estoque de abate, detritos, tocos de árvores, escovas, samambaias, videiras e outros crescimentos da área de plantio usando ferramentas manuais ou equipamentos mecanizados (ancinhos, pás, enxadas, tratores, esteiras, ganchos de escova e/ou machados). Plante/mudas de vaso ou ‘forros' à mão ou plantadeira mecânica. Propague plantas a partir de estacas. Prepare as árvores para cavar amarrando-as ou envolvendo-as conforme necessário. Cavar manualmente árvores e outras plantas com pá ou pá de árvore. Levantar, transportar e carregar/descarregar produtos ou suprimentos.

Realize a manutenção geral da planta. Irrigue e aplique fertilizantes ou outros produtos químicos. Treinar, podar, aparar, cisalhar, espaçar, transplantar e abater árvores e/ou plantas para garantir a disponibilidade de produtos comercializáveis. Árvores de cisalhamento com conicidade adequada e ângulo de corte de broto para qualidade. Amarre/posicione árvores e plantas amarrando-as ou envolvendo-as conforme necessário. Árvores de contagem, inventário e classificação. Select trees for cutting according to grade. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Bale trees using tree baler. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twice and/or stapes. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Clean/maintain work area.

Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates.

Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Put wildlife netting around tree/shrub areas to deter wildlife from foraging and defecating in the production areas. Repair fences.

Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use and after a worker has an accident at work.

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers.