What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery position at Maple Leaf Farms?
23 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 3/1/2026 - 12/15/2026.
Take inventory and grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for digging and tying or wrapping with twine as necessary. dig trees and shrubs using shovels. Wrap plants in burlap. prepare fields by clearing cull stock, brush & debris. Dig, load, unload or transplant bare rooted nursery stock. Plant seedlings or liners by hand. Straighten, tie, shear nursery stock. rake & clean sheared nursery debris. Perform skills associated with propagation of ornamental trees. Water, fertilize nursery stock. Standing on feet throughout day. Three months experience necessary. Lifting of 50lbs on a regular basis. . May get up to 15 hours overtime when available. Time and a half pay begins after 60 hours.
Requirements
Take inventory and grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for digging and tying or wrapping with twine as necessary. dig trees and shrubs using shovels. Wrap plants in burlap. prepare fields by clearing cull stock, brush & debris. Dig, load, unload or transplant bare rooted nursery stock. Plant seedlings or liners by hand. Straighten, tie, shear nursery stock. rake & clean sheared nursery debris. Perform skills associated with propagation of ornamental trees. Water, fertilize nursery stock. Standing on feet throughout day. Three months experience necessary. Lifting of 50lbs on a regular basis. . May get up to 15 hours overtime when available. Time and a half pay begins after 60 hours.
Requirements
- 3 months experience in duties listed
- Lifting requirement 50 lbs.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Extensive pushing or pulling
- Extensive sitting or walking
- Frequent stooping or bending over
- Repetitive movements