Seasonal Nursery Worker - Bailey Nurseries

Bailey Nurseries Growers, Inc• Yamhill, OR, US, OR

7d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Bailey Nurseries is seeking production workers for the seasonal period from February 10, 2026, to December 4, 2026. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in plant production, application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, use of agricultural or nursery equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment. The hired individual will support plant production activities, including wholesale nursery handling with both manual and machine tasks associated with nursery production and harvest activities.

Requirements

At least 3 months of work experience in the activities described in this job posting.
Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
Meet applicable driving requirements, as the job may require driving pickups, tractors, machinery, or self-propelled equipment.
Able to pass a background check.
Able to lift up to 60 pounds when needed.
Willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
Able to perform activities that require extensive pushing or pulling.
Able to sit, walk, or move around for extended periods.
Able to stoop or bend frequently.
Able to perform repetitive movements during the workday.
Able to maintain accurate records in accordance with applicable ODA and OSHA laws.
Available to work for the entire season.

Responsibilities

Assist supervisors in directing assigned tasks and instructing workers in planting, cultivating, harvesting techniques, grading, labeling, packing, and loading activities. May serve as lead worker in small crews.
Recognize species and varieties of nursery stock and the ability to determine grades and quantities for selecting trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals.
Dig bare root nursery plants and seedlings, wash plants, sort, store plants in the warehouse or sawdust heeling beds.
Store seedlings, bandsaw cutting, pull orders, load trucks & trailers, grade, bundle, tag.
Assemble/dismantle warehouse racks, crates and bins, scion wood collection and processing, and shipping.
Boxing and palletization of plants, load and unload flats and or trucks/trailers for shipping.
Place and remove row cover, collect and stick cuttings (field/greenhouse), collect and clean seeds, stick hardwoods and sowing seeds in trays/field, dip, cut roots/limbs (process in preparation to plant), process cuttings, layer bed planting, weaving and packing, push and pull stakes in field/pots, de-pot, straighten stakes via machine, hand & machine tie, color code.
Maintenance during spring/summer months: prune, limb, trim, sprout, weed, plant straighten, hoe, top, place and remove grow tubes, plant, graft, bud, wrap, band removal, maintain and sharpen hand tools.
Assist with irrigation activities based on water needs and climate conditions.
Operate irrigation equipment and monitor crops' water needs to ensure application of correct amount of water.
Weed removal by hand or spray.
Maneuver up to 60 lbs.
Perform other general nursery duties as needed.