Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Imigrus; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Herd Farms in Belvidere, TN is seeking workers for full-time farm labor roles. Duties include soil preparation, planting, weeding and watering crops, assisting with potting lines, and helping with product loading for delivery. The schedule runs 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with approximately 54 hours per week.

The H-2A wage rate offered is $15.00 per hour. Workers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on ground level for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Physically able to bend, stoop, and stand for long periods.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work on ground level for long durations.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil and growing media, plant, spray, weed and water crops.
• Drag and spread topsoil, fertilizers, and other materials to condition land.
• Maintain horticultural areas and assist with crop care tasks.
• Transplant seedlings on the potting line and prepare orders for delivery.
• Assist with loading trucks and distributing products to customers.
• Operate and maintain agricultural equipment as needed.
• Assist in product configuration for sale of crops and related duties.

Job description

Job Description

Full Time: Yes

Number of Workers Requested: 4

Job Duties: Skill Level 1 Nursery: Duties including, but not limited to: Performing any combination of the following duties related to preparing soil and growing media, growing crops, and participating in horticultural activities. Drag and spread topsoil, fertilizers, etc. to condition the land. Dig, rake and sift soil and fill cold frame and hot beds to prepare for planting. Plant, spray, weed and water plants, shrubs and trees. Hand pull and hoe weeds. Thin and bud plants on knees. Stick 6 – 9 inch plant cutting while working on knees. Ties, bunches, wraps and packages of flowers, plants and shrubs to complete orders. Load trucks for marketing. Work the potting line by transplanting seedlings into retail containers and placing them in the growing area. Assist with delivery of product to customer. Maintenance on agricultural equipment required in operation. Assist in the configuration of the product for the sale of the crop. Hand pull and hoe weeds. Thin and bud plants on knee. Take and stick 6-9 inch plant cuttings while working on knees. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to work on ground level for long periods of time. Alternative work: General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, dropping sticks in field, maintenance of tool & equipment & other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing and the clearing and painting of fence/barns. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed.

General Conditions: If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.

Job Classification: 45-2092.00 – Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required: No

Special Requirements: Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.

Number of Hours Per Week: 54

Work Schedule (Start/End time): 6:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As: Herd Farms

Company Name: Joseph Herd

Location: Belvidere, TN 37306

Worksite

Address: 811 Pope Lane, Belvidere, TN 37306

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number: H-300-26293-311005

Multiple Worksites: No

Additional Wage Information: The H2A wage rate offer will be $15.00 per hour.

Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Piece Rate Offer $0.00