Seasonal Nursery Worker
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. · Canby, OR
Employment period: 2026-11-09 to 2027-01-15
Hours per week: 35.0
Pay conditions
For H-2A workers, the hourly wage will be $15.55.
Job duties from the source
This is an application for nursery crops. Job duties include: Digging – Workers follow behind digger shaking mud off the trees and loading them into a trailer being pulled by a tractor. Grading/Sorting – Checking the quality and the size of the trees and sorting them. Tying – Tying Bundles of trees to be stored/prepared for shipping. Storing – Storing bundles of trees in coolers or sawdust. Pulling Stakes – When is too wet for digging, workers pull stakes out of the ground. Hand Ties – Another activity that is done out in the fields when it’s too wet for digging, hand tying the trees to the stakes. Workers may operate trucks/company vehicles to transport farm equipment, crops, and workers. Employees that want to be drivers must possess a valid driver's license. The driver’s license is not a pre-hire job requirement. They may drive workers from living quarters to the work sites and vice versa. They may also transport workers to the grocery store and to perform errands. Drive times may fluctuate depending on the nature of the crops, business needs, and weather conditions. See Addendum C: A.8a - Additional Job Duties.
Additional requirements
B.2) Worker must possess 3 months of consecutive and verifiable nursery experience with the ability to provide 3 work references. See Addendum C: B.6 - Additional Job Requirements and Qualifications.
Additional work locations are listed in the official order. Review its full itinerary.
Verification
H-2A disclosures
Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order
How to apply
Employer will accept referrals or applications from any source. The employer will provide a copy of this ETA 790 and Addendums to any job seeker looking for work. Any jobseeker wishing to apply for this job opportunity must be fully apprised of the terms and conditions of the ETA 790 and Addendums. SWA may only refer for employment individuals who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and have indicated, by accepting referral to the job opportunity, that he/she is qualified, able, willing, and available for employment. Applicants can view the job order on the Oregon worksource website: https://worksourceoregon.org/ See Addendum C: G.1 - Additional Referral and Hiring Instructions.
Recruitment phone: +15035122262
Recruitment: H2A@jfschmidt.com