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Nursery/Greenhouse Workers - Trabajadores de Vivero/Invernadero

Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Kalamazoo, MIFull-time / Seasonal$15/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15/hr
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Schedule
Full-time / Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Nursery and greenhouse workers perform manual agricultural labor in fields, greenhouses, and nurseries in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Work includes caring for young fruit trees and removing weeds and debris. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Saturday, with additional hours potentially offered. The position runs from January 6 through October 31, 2027, and requires two months of verifiable agricultural experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manual Agricultural LaborWeedingEquipment CleaningFruit Tree CareLifting Up to 60 PoundsRepetitive MovementsWalking Long DistancesBending or Crouching

Qualifications

Must Be 18+2 Months Agricultural ExperienceProof of Agricultural Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Occupation/Título del puesto: Nursery/Greenhouse Workers | Trabajadores de Vivero/Invernadero Location / Ubicación: Kalamazoo, Michigan | Dates / Fechas: 01/06/2027 - 10/31/2027 Positions / Posiciones: 65 | Wage Rate / Salario: $15.00hr. Work Schedule / Horario Laboral: 40 hours per week, Monday through Saturday. Additional hours may be offered but not required. 40 horas por semana, lunes hasta sábado. Horas adicionales pueden estar ofrecidas, pero no serían obligatorias. *Available to applicants throughout Michigan/Disponible para solicitantes en el estado de Michigan Experience / Experiencia: Requires 2 months of verifiable agricultural experience. Se requiere 2 meses de experiencia agrícola. Job Duties / Funciones del trabajo: This job requires workers to be 18 or older with 2 months of farm-related experience and proof of that experience. A drug test may occur after hire if there is suspicion or an accident. Workers must follow supervisors' instructions and cannot leave assigned areas without permission. Duties include general manual labor in fields, greenhouses, and nurseries, such as weeding, removing stones, roots, tarps, strings, and wires; cleaning equipment; and caring for young fruit trees. Workers must attend orientation and be able to do repetitive movements, walk long distances, bend or crouch for long periods, and lift up to 60 pounds. Work happens outdoors and in greenhouses in temperatures from below freezing to 105°F, including when crops are wet or in light rain. Saturday work is required. Allergies to plants or chemicals may be triggered. The job involves long hours of physical labor under variable weather conditions. Este trabajo requiere que los trabajadores tengan 18 años o más, 2 meses de experiencia agrícola y pruebas de esa experiencia. Puede haber una prueba de drogas después de la contratación si hay sospecha o un accidente. Los trabajadores deben seguir las instrucciones del supervisor y no pueden salir del área asignada sin permiso. Las tareas incluyen trabajo manual en campos, invernaderos y viveros: deshierbe, remover piedras, raíces, lonas, cuerdas y alambres; limpiar equipo; y cuidar árboles frutales jóvenes. Los trabajadores deben asistir a una orientación y poder realizar movimientos repetitivos, caminar largas distancias, trabajar agachados o en cuclillas por períodos prolongados y levantar hasta 60 libras. El trabajo se realiza al aire libre y en invernaderos con temperaturas desde bajo cero hasta 105°F, incluso cuando los cultivos están mojados o durante lluvia ligera. Se requiere trabajar los sábados. Personas con alergias a plantas o químicos pueden verse afectadas. El trabajo implica largas horas de labor física en condiciones climáticas variables. MI-Earned Sick Time Act: In accordance with applicable Michigan state law, Earned Sick Time Act 338, employers are required to provide earned sick time to their employees. The amount of paid sick leave provided may vary depending on the size of the business. De acuerdo con la ley estatal aplicable de Michigan, Ley de Tiempo por Enfermedad Adquirido 338, los empleadores están obligados a proporcionar tiempo por enfermedad adquirido a sus empleados. La cantidad de licencia por enfermedad pagada puede variar según el tamaño del negocio. Housing / Vivienda: The employer provides housing at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their residence at the end of the workday. Separate sleeping quarters and bathroom facilities are designated for male and female workers; family housing is not available. ** ** El empleador

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