Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

Medford Nursery • Lumberton, NJ

395d

About The Position

The Farmworkers and Laborers position at Medford Nursery, Inc. involves performing various manual tasks related to the cultivation and maintenance of nursery stock, including ornamental shrubs and perennials. This seasonal role requires physical labor and the safe operation of agricultural equipment, with a focus on maintaining the quality of crops and the farm environment.

Requirements

• 3 months experience in related duties.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Extensive pushing or pulling required.
• Frequent stooping or bending over.
• Repetitive movements involved.

Responsibilities

• Mow, cut, and weed fields.
• Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, and ground preparation.
• Use hand tools such as hoes, shovels, shears, and clippers.
• Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies.
• Operate power equipment including tractors, planters, and mowers.
• Install and maintain irrigation systems and water lines.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers as needed.
• Clear debris from fields and maintain farm buildings and equipment.
• Assist with farm building, field, and road maintenance and repairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Crop Production
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees