Farm Laborers

Job description

Please note that the Employer will require a total of 20 (20) H-2A workers under this contract. Of these, ten (10) H-2A workers will commence employment on March 7, 2026 and the remaining ten (10) H-2A workers will commence employment approximately on April 6, 2026.

Farm Laborers to work on Sod.

Growing, harvesting and installation, irrigation, fertilization, pulling weeds, applying herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Mowing, vacuuming, harvesting, and cleaning up after harvest to prep fields for regrowth. Harvest stolons and herbs for sales orders and help out harvest when needed in addition to any general labor that needs to be done. May install sod produced on the farm by the employer at customer sites.

Agricultural equipment operator (forklift) will move pallets, big rolls and tubes and operate the harvester and stack sod on pallets for certain harvesters. Load up truck and make sure all orders are cut for drivers to deliver next morning.

Special Requirements

1 month experience harvesting experience with Sod. Specific requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.

Must be able to meet physical requirements of lifting up to 75 pounds of fertilizer, seed, irrigation pipes, sod rolls and fertilizer pumps. Also attend monthly tailgate and safety meetings. Wear proper safety equipment required to perform daily job duties.