Job Description
Pacific Plug & Liner, a sister company to Smith Gardens has an exciting opportunity for a Selecting Staff to join our team at our Watsonville, CA Site.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.JOB FUNCTION:Select and transfer potted plants from outdoor fields for orders.JOB DUTIES:Select best quality plants to place in flats (selecting plants can include lifting potted plants up from the floor or from tables and placing on trailers to be moved to the staging area.) Clean and trim selected plants if needed Check pots for labels and tags or possibly re-label pots or plants Assist in planting, maintaining, moving, and spacing plants when needed Can assist with watering or other areas during slower times of the year Transport flatted pots or baskets to staging area Operate tractor, forklift and other equipment when properly trained and certified Assist with repairing fields to include replacing ground cover and iigation pipes General labor duties will aslo incluse cutting grass, pulling and pushing loaded trailers SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, and via phone or radio with all levels of staff.Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.Ability to distinguish different plant types QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:With proper training, may be asked to drive tractors that pull the selecting trailers Ability to work in a team environment Self-motivated Reliable and punctual PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work long hours as needed during 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.Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.Will be working in all tempratures including rainy and hot days Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot.PAY RANGE:$17.9 an hour To learn more about our company & view a more detailed job description, visit our website at smithgardens.com/careers.We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.We look forward to hearing from you! Smith Gardens provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law..