Nursery Worker

Department: Production
Location: Newport, Minnesota area
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Open to take applications from November 16, 2025, until May 9, 2026

Position Summary:
Nursery Worker II employees perform a variety of tasks related to planting, cultivating, maintaining, and preparing nursery plants for distribution. Work takes place in open fields and greenhouse environments. Duties include preparing soil, planting, pruning, irrigating, and fertilizing plants, as well as applying pesticides and performing general plant care. Workers use hand tools such as shovels, hoes, pruning shears, and knives to complete tasks. Additional responsibilities include grading, sorting, labeling, and packaging plants for shipment, operating machinery such as tractors and forklifts, assisting with greenhouse setup, and maintaining nursery equipment. Work requires frequent bending, lifting, walking, and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting pay: $17.25 - $19.25 per hour based on experience and skill set

• Health and vision insurance if worked 6 months

• Earned Sick and Safe Time: Accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours annually, per Minnesota state law.

• Bi-weekly pay

• Opportunity to work with a respected nursery team

• Full-time seasonal work with potential for permanent role

• Safe and supportive work environment

Work Schedule:

• Regular hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• During peak season, work may extend up to 54 hours per week, including Saturdays.

• Flexibility is required based on weather, crop needs, and market demand.

Required Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Minimum 2 months of proven experience in a wholesale nursery performing both manual and machine tasks

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Must be able to recognize plant species and varieties, and determine grades and quantities for order fulfillment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs regularly.

• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (20°F to over 100°F), including exposure to sun, wind, mud, and dust.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Willingness and availability to work extended hours, including weekends during peak season, as required.
• Physical demands may include extensive periods of standing or walking, some lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching and potential exposure to extreme temperatures.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Bailey Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Employment with Bailey Nurseries is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, in accordance with applicable law.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR team.