| Production Propagator (SEASONAL) |  |
Mar 11, 2022🔗 👁️ 177 177 Views
🏢 Dark Heart Nursery 📍 Half Moon Bay, CA
💰 DOE 🗓️ Temporary 🏷️ Cultivation 📛 No license required
About our company
SINCE 2007, DARK HEART NURSERY HAS SPECIALIZED IN CULTIVATING HIGH QUALITY CLONES FOR GROWERS ACROSS CALIFORNIA. Our years of experience allow us to bring you consistently premium clones from both popular and emerging genetic lines that will perform well in a variety of settings. We take pride in our work and continually adapt our process and selection to meet the diverse needs of growers large and small.
Job description
Dark Heart Nursery is seeking Temporary or "Seasonal” Propagators to work on our production line in our nursery. This position will be offered based on performance assessment and availability.
As a Seasonal Employee you will provide assistance during times of high volume production. This is an entry-level, non-exempt, full-time position. Overtime is paid at 1.5 X regular hourly pay rate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Properly and precisely executes slicing of plants to ensure quality cuts;
- Effectively, efficiently and safely transplant plant life;
- Pull plants while looking for signs of pests, diseases, mold and rot;
- Prune stock plants to provide cuttings for propagation;
- Collaborates with and provides support to nursery staff within a production environment;
- Follow standard operating procedures at all times in a safe and compliant manner;
- Maintain a clean area upon completion of assigned duties and responsibilities;
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in agriculture or horticulture experience preferred;
- Organized and detailed oriented;
- Able to follow directions and use constructive feedback;
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks using hands, arms and occasionally, legs;
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with teams;
- Proven ability to perform a variety of tasks under time constraints and strict deadlines;
- Demonstrated efficiency, productivity, attention to detail, accuracy, and results orientation;
- Bilingual/Spanish & English a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Remaining in a standing position for extended periods
- Able to lift up to 25lbs regularly, 50lbs infrequently
- Ability to focus on repetitive tasks for up to 10-12 hours per workday
- Hand and finger dexterity required for extended periods
- Consistent hand-eye coordination
- Wearing gloves and other required protective gear for extended periods when required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Climate controlled nursery conditions conducive to plant life
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times when and where required
- Strong odors from pesticide and cleaning products
- Normal hours of operation Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (may be subject to change depending on operational needs)
- Occasional loud noises from machinery