Nursery Worker Job at Wolke Nursery LLC, Sigel, IL

QlJNalIyUUNYR01kbmoyVG52eGVmSHVyN2c9PQ==
  • Wolke Nursery LLC
  • Sigel, IL

Job Description

Begin date: 2/21/2026

Full Time: Yes

Number of Workers Requested: 17

Job Duties: Crops/Commodities: Shrubs/Trees/Grasses/Plants 100% containerized -All trees are ground level -10% mechanized 90% manual. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with outdoor production of containerized horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners and other horticultural varieties. Prepare and clean production beds. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Plant/propagate plants. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using hand tools or mechanized equipment. Plant/pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter, fill and label trays/containers, and move product to and from loading/unloading areas. Move containerized plants using carts. Load/unload trucks and product. Stake, train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant and cull trees and/or plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Shear trees with proper taper and bud cut angle for quality. Tie/position trees and plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade trees. Select trees for cutting/harvest according to grade. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Crimp wire baskets. Use hand tools including but not limited to rakes, hoes, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Operate, clean and maintain nursery vehicles and equipment. Eligible employees who possess the appropriate license and meet insurability requirements may operate trucks to haul product when authorized; no CDL endorsement is required. All Primary Duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short-demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Secondary duties (performed on less than half of the workdays in the contract period): Install/remove plastic coverings. Perform general plant maintenance. Irrigate and apply fertilizers as directed. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Operate, install, move and maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Assist with nursery building/field sanitation, maintenance and repairs. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason. Employees who possess the appropriate license to operate trucks, meets insurability requirements and have 6 months of driving experience shall receive an hourly rate of $19.50 per hour. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.

Job Classification: 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Experience Required: No

Special Requirements: Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Work requires repetitive movements, physical stamina, and frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing/pulling and lifting, carrying and loading up to 50 lbs.

Number of Hours Per Week: 50

Work Schedule (Start/End time): 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work,

Similar Jobs

Quality Consulting Group

JT932 - ASSOCIATE PILOT PLANT Job at Quality Consulting Group

 ...management of materials including oversight of sample requests, test submission, storage, and shipping coordination. Support execution...  ...~1+ year of related experience ~ Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process... 

Apptad Inc

UI Developer Job at Apptad Inc

 ...work around them Good understanding of design or visualization online tools like Invision Figma etc Knowledge of web site development with best practices like W3C Standards Good understanding of GitHub SVN Good understanding of AGILE SCRUM Preferred... 

Bayut | dubizzle

Motion Graphic Designer Job at Bayut | dubizzle

 ...variety of products, including social media posts, both static and animated, online banners, infographics, digital material for blogs,...  ...identity. Key responsibilities: Design high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphic videos to support our marketing efforts. Develop... 

Flagstone Roofing and Exteriors

Roofing Outreach Sales & Appointment Team Job at Flagstone Roofing and Exteriors

 ...If youre motivated, people-oriented, and ready to build a lucrative career, our Roofing Outreach Sales & Appointment Team role could be perfect for you. Youll help homeowners recover from storm damage while earning commissions that reflect your effort. Responsibilities... 

Turner Staffing Group

Haul Truck Driver Job at Turner Staffing Group

 ...Turner Staffing Group Haul Truck Driver Do you love mining? Do you think differently? Are you ready to define the future of this industry? We've been waiting for you! Turner Staffing Group is committed to changing the way mining companies do business. We develop...