Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

Maple Leaf Farms; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Farms is seeking Farmworkers and Laborers for seasonal positions in New Jersey. Responsibilities include grading plants, transplanting nursery stock, and performing various physical tasks in a nursery environment. Candidates must have at least three months of relevant experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This is an entry-level position with full-time hours available from March to December.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience in related duties.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Taking inventory and grading plants.
• Preparing trees and shrubs for digging.
• Transplanting nursery stock and planting seedlings.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Experience in related duties

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Job description

Join to apply for the Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery role at Maple Leaf Farms.

Available positions: 22 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs from 3/1/2025 to 12/15/2025.

Responsibilities include taking inventory, grading plants, preparing trees and shrubs for digging and tying, digging using shovels, wrapping plants in burlap, preparing fields, transplanting nursery stock, planting seedlings, and performing nursery propagation tasks. Must stand throughout the day, with at least three months of experience, and lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime opportunities may total up to 15 hours, with pay at time and a half after 60 hours.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 months experience in related duties
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, and repetitive movements

Applicants should review the full terms and conditions on seasonaljobs.dol.gov.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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