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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

55

Job Duties:

Multiple contract dates available. Alternative start date(s) include: 03/05/2026 (15 workers); 06/15/2026 (10 workers); 07/01/2026 (10 workers). The exact start date and/or number of workers may vary based on weather, crop conditions or other factors. Crops/Commodities: sweet corn, vegetables, organic vegetables. Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the production of greenhouse plants and other horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners, hanging baskets, and other horticultural varieties. Propagate plants from cuttings. Plant/pot seedlings, fill and label trays, move product to/from greenhouses and/or loading/unloading areas. Crimp wire baskets. Attach hangers to baskets and hang throughout holding houses. Move containerized plants using rolling/electric carts. Load/unload trucks and product from conveyor belt. Install/remove plastic coverings. Clean/maintain work area. Prune, trim, and perform other general plant maintenance. Water or irrigate plants, and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Maintain irrigation systems. Tie/position plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Wrap plants with burlap and other coverings as necessary. Count, inventory, and trees. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables and produce outside and in a greenhouse operation. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Stake/tie plants, trellis plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Lower and clip plants, remove shoots, de-leaf, and harvest crops. Raise and lower vines. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, brooms, clippers, rakes, and knives. Transplant by hand. Install drippers and hang hooks. Grading, sort, pack, and weigh product. Stack and de-stack product and supplies. May use mechanized equipment including but not limited to: sprayers, high lifts, and other power tools/equipment. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with greenhouse and pack house maintenance and repairs. Detassel corn. Walk through fields and pull tassel off plants as directed. Rogue corn and remove off-type plants. Harvest corn as directed. Plant, cultivate, and harvest corn. Use tractors. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. No certification required. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of 2 months of agricultural experience working in a greenhouse, vegetable farm or organic vegetable farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks including agricultural field work and harvesting activities associated with production of sweet corn, vegetables and organic vegetables. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire at random drug testing required. Workers with clean driving record and/or insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Pahl Farms, Inc

Location:

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Worksite

Address:

6885 160th street, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26022-580164

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/29/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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