Wreath workers

Job Duties

Wreath workers. 77 temporary, FT positions with Mickman Brothers, Inc. from 10/1/26 - 12/18/26. Wreath workers select variety of holiday evergreens and trimmings, e.g., pinecones, juniper twigs, ribbons, and bows, to create decorative holiday arrangements such as Christmas wreaths, door sprays, and tabletop centerpieces. Wreath workers will be trained in knowledge of plant properties and standard design patterns to create assigned arrangements. Wreath workers select evergreens and materials, use pruning shears to trim selected evergreen materials and ties and shape materials into specified arrangements and art designs for retail customers. Wreath workers place the completed arrangements onto tables for the separate shipping department who then collects, packages and ships product to customers. Wreath workers clean up debris from tables and workspaces and ensure proper storage of evergreens and materials at the end of the day. Entry level; requires supervision. On the job training provided. Must regularly lift/carry 40 lbs. in raw materials and lift final products weighing up to 15 lbs. Position also requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, grabbing, pulling, and lifting. Saturday and Sunday work required, when necessary. Employer-paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work and post-hire post-accident. On-the-job training will be provided to the worker. Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees). For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance). Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker’s permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $16.78 per day minimum without receipts; and with receipts, $68.00 per day maximum for meals with $110.00 per day maximum for lodging), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Travel reimbursements based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment. Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 6-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker’s first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order. Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above. Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned. If requested, employer helps non-local workers secure optional worker-paid lodging. JOB LOCATION: 14630 Hwy 65 NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 in Anoka county. Employer offers free daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of transportation is voluntary. Wage rate is no less than $18.59 per Hour. Overtime hours vary at: $27.89 per Hour. Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employer's discretion, based on individual factors such as performance, skill, and tenure. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work schedule is from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Employer will offer 40 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions. Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Voluntary advances and/or loans made to workers, if any, may be repaid by pre-authorized payroll deductions. Employer deducts reasonable fair market value cost of rent/utilities based on number of occupants for workers electing to reside in employer-arranged housing (cost TBD). Employer may deduct retirement/savings plan contributions and/or health insurance premiums for workers voluntarily participating in plan(s). To apply, contact employer at [email protected] or apply at the job order holding office: CareerForce in Brooklyn Center, 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429, phone (763) 279-4400.

Minimum Education Required

none

Minimum Experience Required

none

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

77

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$

Postal Code

55304

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

26900

Job Benefits

see Job description

Application Email

[email protected]