Nursery Production Worker

Prospero Nursery | Seasonal Position

At Prospero Nursery, we are passionate about growing high-quality plants and providing exceptional care throughout every stage of production. Our team takes pride in maintaining healthy crops, supporting strong plant development, and creating a safe, productive work environment. We are seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our seasonal production team.

This is a hands-on position that involves working both inside greenhouses and outdoors. Our busiest seasons are typically March through June and September through November.

This seasonal position runs from October to November 2026, and again from March to June. For the right candidate, there is strong potential for rehire in upcoming seasons.

Responsibilities

• Pot plants into containers using proper soil, spacing, and placement techniques.
• Prepare and handle soil, potting mix, trays, containers, and other production materials.
• Operate or assist with potting machines, soil mixers, conveyors, and greenhouse equipment.
• Water, move, organize, label, and space plants throughout greenhouse and production areas.
• Load and unload plants, soil, containers, and supplies onto trucks, carts, racks, and pallets.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized greenhouse, outdoor growing, and work areas.
• Assist with seasonal winterization projects, including overwintering blanket installation and cold frame coverings.
• Perform general nursery production tasks as assigned.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, and ice.
• Ability to follow instructions, work efficiently with a crew, and adapt to changing daily priorities.
• Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• Previous experience in a nursery, greenhouse, farm, landscaping, warehouse, or other outdoor labor environment is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying of plants, soil, containers, and nursery materials.
• Regular bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and standing throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely perform manual labor in a greenhouse and outdoor production setting.

Why Join Prospero Nursery?

• Work with an experienced team dedicated to growing quality plants.
• Gain hands-on horticultural and greenhouse experience.
• Seasonal opportunities with a supportive and team-oriented work environment.

Job Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Work Location: On-site
Schedule: Monday-Friday with seasonal overtime as needed

Prospero Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23