Loading Crew Member

Cherrylake • Groveland, FL

2d

About The Position

The Loading Crew Member operates earth-moving equipment to load and unload plant materials at loading and curbside staging areas. The role gathers products selected for shipment by identifying proper tags; pulls products from farm and outsourcing sections; loads materials onto trucks and trailers; stages products; builds shipping holders; and tarps shipments. The employee verifies that materials are safely loaded and secured before interstate and intrastate deliveries and conducts trailer safety inspections before departure. This is a core, year-round, full-time position. The posting advises applicants interested in temporary work to contact Human Resources.

Requirements

• At least 1 month of prior experience working in a nursery or tree farm in cultivation or harvesting and/or installation of commercial plant material, handling manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities.
• Experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding work, including frequent bending, lifting, sitting, walking, and shoveling.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for long periods.
• Ability to regularly lift or move product weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to operate heavy farm equipment machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Plant knowledge and identification.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Select and load materials safely and promptly.
• Secure loads properly for intrastate and interstate transportation.
• Receive and unload purchased stock in a timely manner.
• Ensure trees and green goods are secured before departing the loading or shipping area.
• Conduct trailer safety inspections before departure.
• Operate earth-moving equipment safely and efficiently to load and unload plant materials.
• Help pull orders and ensure accurate delivery counts.
• Stage products and build shipping holders from wood.
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times and follow safety guidelines.
• Assist with plant-material maintenance activities as needed to maintain nursery stock quality.
• Present a proper and professional image to customers.
• Arrive on time and be ready to take on daily assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed