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Watsonville, CA (PPL)

Pacific Plug & Liner was founded in October 1999 and is located on the beautiful California Central Coast with a climate ideal for plant and flower production. We have approximately 290,000 sq. ft. dedicated to growing young plants.  Pacific Plug & Liner features a state-of-the-art production facility, ensuring consistent and superior quality. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sticking, handling, and planting of small plant cuttings, divisions, lab cultures, and young plants in a fast environment
  • Replacing plants that do not grow with a good plant (Patching tray)
  • Clean plants in preparation for shipping
  • Hand pinch plant tips to encourage the plant to form branches
  • Use of small hand tools to perform the work
  • Ability to use legs to go over rails
  • May work in other departments as necessary, including (but not limited to) seeding, soil, sticking, trimming, plant care, weeding, etc.

SCHEDULES:

  • Employee may be required to work longer hours during peak season, weekends, and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Working near moving tables or equipment in constant motions and potentially exposed to the risk of electrical shock
  • Maintain awareness of changing floors surface conditions.  Step carefully to avoid slips and falls
  • Noise level usually moderate
  • 34-90 degree temperature-controlled environment that can be humid with alternate temperatures from cold to very warm throughout the day as well as inclement weather outdoors. (Must be prepared for these scenarios)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Continuously required to stand, walk, sit, use repetitive motion to hands, fingers, handle objects, tools or controls
  • Must be able to work at a fast pace and follow special instructions
  • Pushing and pulling up to 75 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times in an environment that is often hot
  • Ability to physically go over greenhouse rails

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested; able to work and contribute as a team player

WAGE BRACKET:

$17.50 per Hour

  • $17-$18.50 Per Hour
  • $21.00 - $23.00
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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