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Bailey Nurseries, Inc Seasonal Production Lead in Newport, Minnesota
Need 15 full time, temporary Seasonal Production Leads to work in Newport, MN. From: 01/22/2024 to 11/21/2024 During the height of the season, workers may work 48 hrs./week, Mon-Fri, 8 hrs./day. After peak season: work 40 hrs./week, Mon-Fri. 8 hrs./day. Normal hours are 7:00am 3:30pm with a Overtime: hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of time and a half. Employer may pay higher wage to workers on account of seniority and level of skill. Returning workers and workers with more experience may be paid higher wage rates. Must Apply By: 06/22/2024 NOTE: Due to system rules, this job order will close before the recruitment period elapses on 06/22/2024, however a new job order will be created and posted for the remainder of the recruitment period. JOB DUTIES: Assist production Forepersons in operations leading crews, distributing and monitoring work required to produce and distribute plant material in a wholesale nursery operation. Lead proper planting, growing, maintaining, and harvesting of Bare Root plant material. Lead grading and distribution of bare root plant material. Assist Foreperson with propagation, growing and distribution of seedlings and young liner material. Lead potting and irrigation crews. Lead the maintenance and distribution of containerized plant material. Assure accurate and timely shipments of nursery products, working with Shipping Foreperson and Sales, Inventory and Central Dispatch organizing and distributing the necessary paperwork. Support Shipping Foreperson with direction of order pulling crews, loading crews, and tagging crews. Monitor safety practices. Fill in with general labor when needed. Assist with time keeping and work schedule maintenance. Maintain records to measure productivity and help ensure processes are maintained. Train new and existing employees to maintain maximum productivity and safety. Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that structures are operating efficiently. EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance; employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $15.46 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. APPLICATION PROCESS: Mail or Fax resume showing work experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-024, JO#13798221 Great Northern Building-12th Floor, 180 E Fifth St St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-297-7722 Attn: H-2A#24-024 JO#13798221 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Coordinator 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.