Nursery Workers

Nursery Workers at GreenForest Nursery, Inc. in Perkinston, MS.

Crops/Commodities: Nursery Work: Flowering and ornamental plants, shrubs and trees.. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Perform manual and mechanized labor to plant, cultivate and harvest flowering and ornamental plants, shrubs and containerized trees and maintain nursery field stock using hand gardening tools. Operate tractors and other machines and equipment. Spray, weed, fertilize, water, transplant, pot and label plants, shrubs and trees. Prune, stake, tie and trim plants, shrubs and trees into forms according to individual varietal needs using hand tools and ladders. Label, tie, drag, lift, stack and load plants onto trailers, vans and trucks. As a minor duty, workers may utilize mechanical equipment to assist in the loading of product. By way of example, and not limited to, equipment used to load may include front end loaders, pallet forks, and forklifts. Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease. Fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray plants. Inspect plants to assess quality. Cut and transplant seedlings, trees and shrubs. Take, prepare and place cuttings for propagation. Identify proper variety and growth stage of cuttings for propagation. Inspect, adjust and replace micro irrigation tubes and emitters. Move and transport containerized shrubs, plants, trees and plant material using carts, wheelbarrows or tractors with clutches. Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping. Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, pine bark media and other materials to condition soil using wheelbarrows or carts, shovels and tractors with clutches. Dig, rake and prepare irrigation ditches. Workers may perform minor task associated with the repair or general maintenance of farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may be asked to drive other workers to and from worksites and into town for weekly visits. GreenForest Nursery, Inc. is dedicated to providing a positive work environment. We always encourage the opportunity for our employees to suggest improvements and changes in production practices to ensure efficiency and equality.

Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Overly loose clothing and jewelry are not acceptable due to the possibility of getting caught in equipment. Sandals and similar open-toed footwear pose a safety hazard and should not be worn in the workplace. Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property.

Work begins January 22, 2027 and ends November 22, 2027.

Pay is $13.77 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 60 hours per week.