Plant It Hawaii is looking to grow our team. Are you familiar with our company? We are a wholesale fruit tree nursery and tropical fruit producer. We strive to provide the state of Hawaii with quality fruit trees that will provide for years to come.
Tasks would largely include:
Caring for young nursery trees; identifying and removing rootstock suckers, trimming/ shaping and staking trees, weeding
Trimming thorns and small branches ahead of citrus grafters
Assisting with transplanting and up-potting, filling pots, fertilizing, pulling trees orders etc.
Assist with propagation: cleaning & planting seed, starting cuttings, grafting… etc.
Assisting with harvesting and packing fruit such as longan during harvest seasons
Pulling tree orders for shipments
Assisting with harvesting and packing fruit such as longan during harvest seasons
Other tasks may include:
Tractor Operations – such as mowing and using loader
Chainsaw and Pruning work
Delivering tree and fruit orders
Requirements:
Have a positive attitude and be able to work on a team
A passion to work outdoors and with plants
Work with attention to detail, awareness of surroundings and efficiency
Be able to show up on time and complete the tasks assigned
Be fit for physical labor, be able to work outside in the heat & rain, able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Be willing and able to comply with all farm rules and guidelines as well as food safety requirements.
Work hours are generally Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm. During harvest seasons work hours are generally Sunday – Thursday 7:00am – 3:30pm. Days and hours of operation can change slightly throughout the year.
Benefits:
Compensation to be discussed upon interview and will vary depending on experience.
Full time employees qualify for health benefits, paid holidays and paid vacation time
Work with a fun team, feel satisfied at the end of the day for helping to grow a quality product for the state while helping to keep our islands sustainable and get your work out in at the same time!
Please send your resume to [email protected] and let us know why you think you are right for the job.