Transplanter

650 E Ashland Lane | Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541.482.2866
www.AshlandGreenhouses.com

Transplanter

Job Summary

Ashland Greenhouses has been known for locally grown, region specific plants since 1906. We grow 100% of the plant starts we sell. All of our plants are selected to do well in our unique climate. We are open to the public and serve individual gardeners, landscapers, and businesses. We also ship wholesale orders to independent garden centers, nurseries, and flower shops.

The Transplanter’s main objective is to work with our transplanting machine, planting small plants, inserting labels and counting the number of plants planted. This is a fast paced, repetitive job. Accuracy and quality control are important. Some transplanters will hand plant without the machine. Other duties include cleaning the transplanting machine, the area around the machine, transplanting areas, and other minor duties.

*Positions are seasonal for spring, and depending on the weather typically end June*

Job Responsibilities

While working responsibilities will include:

• Lift up to 20 lbs. repeatedly over an 8-hour day from ground to head level and place from head to ground level
• Carrying and lifting flats (about 10 lbs. weight)
• Operating an electric cart (often with a trailer) safely
• Working quickly and efficiently to complete planting tasks
• Accurately use addition and subtraction to record numbers planted

Skills

Some skills essential for the position are:

• Ability to work cooperatively with the other production employees
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in cold and hot conditions, loud noise, wind, and dust
• Functional knowledge of plant identification is helpful but not required
• Willingness to work flexible/variable hours ranging from 20 to 40 hours a week as the season progresses

To Apply

For an application, please visit http://www.AshlandGreenhouses.com/applicationemployment.pdf.

Applications may be submitted in person (preferred) or by email.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashland, OR 97520: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• When are you looking to start?
• What is your daily availability to work?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $14 - $0