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Bellingham, WA (Facility)

The Bellingham facility, established in 1901, is the original site of Smith Gardens. The site sits on 40 acres of greenhouse and outside growing area.

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JOB SUMMARY

The function of the position will vary depending on the department in which you work on any given day. Functions may include but are not limited to: Move flats of plants from greenhouse to green house, water plants as determined by Head Growers Specifications, transplant plants into larger pots, arranging flats onto racks as determined by orders, loading trucks, unloading trucks, selecting product for orders, labeling product, sowing, thinning, weeding, potting and other functions related to horticulture up keep.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Constantly move, position or transport at least 20lbs.
  • Frequently move up to 75lbs.
  • Constantly move from and through out various areas of the farm
  • Constantly position self to sow, thin, weed, transplant, move, water, pot, ship, load or
    remain in same position for long periods of time.
  • Constantly work in outdoor weather and being exposed to the elements.
  • Frequently operates gardening and farm equipment in a safe manner
  • Occasionally operates motorized and non-motorized vehicles in a safe manner (i.e.: Golf
  • Carts, ATV’s, Tractors, Trucks with trailers, Bicycles, etc…)

SKILLS ​AND ​ABILITIES:

  • Communicate effectively in English and or Spanish.
  • Move/Transport up to 75lbs
  • Distinguish between different plant types
  • Ability to work long hours during peak season
  • Ability to be Flexible with department needs
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Ability to work under deadlines
  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to work in a team oriented environment
  • Detail Oriented
  • Interest and ambition to grow within the Smith Gardens Family!

PAY RANGE

$17-$18 per hour

  • $16-$18
  • $19.5 - $21.5
MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

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Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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