PP&L Production Staff

JOB TITLE:       PP&L Production Staff                      REPORTS TO: Production Leads/Supervisor

FLSA:               Hourly                                              BENEFIT LEVEL: Seasonal

 

 

JOB FUNCTION:    Responsible for assisting in various tasks related to greenhouse operations. play a crucial role in supporting daily operations, ensuring the health and growth of plants, detail-oriented, capable of working in a fast-paced environment. This position involves a range of duties, from planting, cultivating to harvesting.

JOB DUTIES:

·         Planting:  Place material from seed, cuttings, roots and divisions into trays previously prepared with substrate for this purpose.

·         Patching:  Patch, clean, weed, select and grade plants by sizes.

·         Pinching/Trimming:  Using tools, cut the tips of the plants to obtain more shoots or branches.

·         Harvest:  To obtain cuttings from our stock plants.

·         Occasionally/Frequently assistant in Production Department or  other departments, in tasks such: hauling, labeling, transplanting, loading/unloading, shoveling, housekeeping and more.

 

COMPETENCIES SOFT SKILLS

·         Communication: Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

·         Collaboration: Work effectively with teams, build relationships and contribute positively to group dynamics.

·         Teamwork: Collaboration with team members to achieve planting goals and optimize workflow

 

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
·         Positive attitude and communication with team members and supervisors.

·         Be organized and think forward.

·         Ability to balance speed and accuracy in planting activities.

·         Attention to detail to ensure uniformity and adherence to specifications.

·         Knowledge of proper planting techniques for various crops.

·         Ability to climb over 3 ft height rails and work between ground obstacles.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
·         Experience in Agricultural/Greenhouse Industry preferred.

·         Capable of reading, writing, and Math basics.

·         Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
·         Work long hours in standing position, required to work long hours during the busy season, including weekends.

·         Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel (and remain working below knee-level) as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time.

·         Stamina to work in varying weather conditions, as some tasks may be conducted outdoors.

·         Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) and perform physically demanding tasks for an extended periods.

 

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and qualifications for the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the functions, duties, or qualifications.