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Published on Nov 24 2024

Farm Worker

$14.91  per hour
Visa required: H-2A
From Jul 10, 2023 to Oct 31, 2023

VAGA & Grower Members
South Boston, VA 24592
United States

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Job description

Nursery/Greenhouse Duties may include but are not limited to: preparing soil and growth media, planting,
transplanting, cultivating, pruning, cutting, deadheading, culling, pinching, pollinating, harvesting, trimming to
shape, mowing, fertilizing with granular or liquid fertilizer, cleaning work area, operate fork lift in transporting plant
materials in the greenhouse or nursery area, loading and unloading plants and all other duties associated with
plant production and /or otherwise participating in horticulture activities. Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, etc. to
condition land. Operate equipment necessary for the maintenance and operation of the grounds and facilities.
Spray, weed and water plants, shrubs and trees. Workers will be required to perform duties to prepare crops and
ensure their development into marketable products. Workers will also pick orders, space plantings, load and
unload product from carts, racks, benches, wagons and trucks for crop placement. Workers must lift full and
empty metal benches of plants.
Planting, Cultivating and Harvesting Vegetables/Fruits - Duties may include but are not limited to: plant, cultivate,
harvest and pack produce in boxes, buckets, and/or crates. May assist in set-up of product for sale of crop.
Workers are also expected to perform task of packing, weighing, and loading trucks. Produce may include a
variety of cucumbers, squash, sweet potatoes, potatoes, peppers, grapes, berries, asparagus, broccoli, beans,
cantaloupes, peas, pumpkins, melons, tomatoes, corn, and other miscellaneous fruits or vegetables.

Special Requirements

See Addendum C

Employer Contact Info

+14345726871

[email protected]

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