Shift Worker

As a worker, what are my responsibilities?

1. 1. Watch the videos at the bottom of the page: https://sites.google.com/view/olg-mens-club-tree-lot/home

   2. Show up on time - your prompt attendance helps your co workers, shift captain, customer & cashier

      1. Can't show up? Communicate with your shift captain / try to find a replacement

   3. Do I have to have RSVP'd?  It's helpful, but we don't turn away free help.

   4. Can I bring my kid?  Kids are welcome as long as you don't mind them around chainsaws and open flames.

   5. Attire 

      1. Work gloves, particularly insulated work gloves, are nice

      2. Dress for the weather - boots, layers, hat 

      3. Clothes that can get smoky, snags and sap on them - work clothes

   6. We'll have 

      1. Safety vests

      2. Safety glasses

      3. Box cutters

      4. Chain saws

      5. Loppers

      6. Beverages & Food (depending on the timing of your shift)

   7. When you arrive:

      1. Get a safety vest from the trailer

      2. Get work gloves if you don't have some

      3. Get a box cutter if you don't have one.

   8. Greet our customers with a warm smile and ask them if they need help.  Don't know the answer, find someone who does.

   9. We have 4+ types of trees.  Some people know what they want others are pretty new to this or don't remember what they get.

      1. Fraser - very popular, strong branches for ornaments

      2. Balsam

      3. Canaan

      4. White pines (limited selection)

      5. Possibly some Koreans or Siberians (limited selection)

   10. When someone has selected a tree:

       1. Take the tree to the tree preparation area with the guest

       2. Ask if they want a "Fresh Cut" - and cut off the appropriate amount of the bottom of the tree

          1. Wear Eye protection

          2. Keep the chain saws away from string

          3. Typically about 2-3" up from bottom of tree

          4. Ask "What else can I do for this tree?  clear off any extra branches at the bottom?

          5. You can trim off lower branches with a lopper 

       3. Ask which car is theirs

       4. Give them the price tag and tell them they can pay inside.

       5. "Wrap it"

          1. Put it though the bailer and cut off the trailing netting

       6. Tie it up

       7. With a friend bring the tree to the car

       8. How to tie a tree to a car?!

          1. Gently rest it on top of the car

          2. The tip usually goes in the front

          3. Be careful not to scratch the roof and fasten down firmly for a safe drive home

          4. We have videos somewhere...

   11. What else do we have for sale?

       1. Garlands 

       2. Wreathes 

       3. Porch pots 

   12. We collect coats!  There should be a container marked for coat collection

   13. Restocking trees - Captains should help direct this, but it's something we need to do:

       1. We will need to replenish trees in pods that have been sold

       2. Find a similar size tree for open pod spaces

       3. Cut and remove twine from it, the branches will lower over time

   14. Making extra strings for stringing trees to cars

       1. These should be able 10 - 12 feet long

       2. We might have a device that does this for us

   15. Keep area tidy

       1. Sweep up twine, debris

       2. Put branches pile - usually a trailer is collecting them

   16. End of your shift:

       1. Check in with your shift leader

       2. Return safety vest & box cutter to trailer

   17. Questions?  Ask you shift captain