Seasonal Nursery Worker

Seasonal Nursery Worker at Diaz Agricultural Services, LLC. in Kent City, MI.

FARM LABORER:

Worker will be required to complete the following activities as instructed by supervisor: plant, fertilize, water, prune, trim, train, thin, tie and other general care of fruit trees; paint tree trunks; install and remove trellises; remove weeds; build, paint, and repair farm structures; cut trees or logs; operate forklifts, tractors, vehicles, and other farm equipment during orchard operations incidental to the production and harvest of crops; maintain and clean up farm, field, orchard, and equipment; clean, assemble, maintain and repair harvest containers and pallets; set up, operate, and maintain irrigation equipment; load, unload and haul produce; record harvest information; harvest to quality standards strawberries, zucchini, blueberries, grapes, tomatoes, squash, flowers, jalapeños, black raspberries, apples, pumpkins, peaches, plums and cherries; stack, repair and assemble boxes and bins; drive Employer-provided vehicle to and from the worksite and other locations. Employer will provide instructions and training on specific job duties. Other duties assigned under this order will be consistent with Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse under Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Standard Occupational Classification Code 45-2092.

Work begins January 10, 2027 and ends November 10, 2027.

Pay is $16.37 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 35 hours per week.