Christmas Tree Farm Laborer

Job Duties

Start Date: 03/08/2026

End Date: 12/31/2026

Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Saturday: (7 hours/day, Monday to Friday; 5 hours/day, Saturday)

~ 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 08/05/2026

Job Duties:

Workers will plant cultivate and harvest farm grown Christmas trees. Workers will plant new seedlings. Will dig cut and harvest trees weighing up to 100 lbs. Will use skid loader and trucks to dig and haul trees. Will also haul and lift trees manually. Will prune and shear trees and remove brush weeds and other growth from planting area using hand tools. Harvesting activities include pre harvest preparation harvest and post-harvest work. Will shear and prune trees to improve shape and modify height and width to make trees marketable. Will use shearing blades and or pruning clippers as directed by supervisor using extreme care not to damage trees. Workers will select trees under the direction of supervisor will cut drag and haul trees to staging and loading area. May use a chainsaw or ax to cut trees. May load trees onto mechanical bailer and lift and load trees onto trucks and trailers. Must use care in transporting and handling trees so as not to damage trees or tree limbs. Workers with truck and tractor experience will likely operate skid loaders to dig and transport trees. Employer does not require driver's license. Employees with driver's license may drive trucks necessary for transport of trees.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds. Must be prepared to work in a physically demanding environment on daily basis. 95% of work is performed in an outdoor environment.

Tools and Equipment:

Employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required in the performance of the specified work.

Multiple Job Sites:

Benton, Isanti, Meeker, Sherburne Counties

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Employer does not require driver's license. Employees with driver's license may drive trucks necessary for transport of trees.

Minimum of 2 months experience required.

Must be able to lift at least 100 lbs.

Must be prepared to work in a physically demanding environment on daily basis (95% of work is performed in an outdoor environment)

Extensive pushing and pulling is required.

Extensive walking or sitting is required.

Frequent stooping or bending over is required.

Repetitive movements are required.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

14

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$14.60 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Merit based pay increases will be reserved at the sole discretion of the employer.

As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Postal Code

55319

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-226

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 03/24/2025). Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

Application Instructions

Send resume listing experience to:

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#26-226

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

FAX: 651-297-7722

EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us

CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513

Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.