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Planting Staff

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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JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in Agricultural/Greenhouse Industry preferred.
  • Capable of reading, writing, and Math
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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
  • 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.

WAGE RANGE

$17.15 - $17.75 per hour

  • $16-$18
  • $24 - $26
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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