A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
Between $9.97 and
$11.81
Per Hour
Position range in Zavala County $10.18 - $14.55 Per hour Farm Laborer
(Suppressed)
Occupation:
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Location:
Batesville, TX - 78829
Job Type:
Seasonal, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
07/30/2026
Positions available: 44
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
07/30/2026
Expires:
03/02/2027
Agency Job ID:
175910
Job #: 17048168
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Seasonal Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Shift
Day Shift Help for .
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Temporary work from:
10/1/26 - 8/1/27.
Crops:
Arugula, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cabbages, Cantaloupes, Cilantro, Collards, Collards, Cucumbers, Field crops, Greens, Hard squashes, Kale, Kale, Lettuce, Melons, Mixed lettuces, Onions, Oregano, Parsley, Romaine hearts, Romaine lettuce, Spinach, Spring onions, Squashes, Sweet corn, Turnips, Watermelons, Zucchini. Engage in all aspects of machine harvesting and the preparation of shipments of leafy green crops such as spinach and cilantro. These crops are picked by hand from a harvester conveyor belt and loaded into sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs with weights ranging from 20-30 lbs. Once produce is loaded into sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs, all crops are loaded onto a trailer. Once produce is unloaded, some will be loaded onto trucks, and some will be washed and repacked, then loaded onto trucks. Engage in all aspects of the hand harvest and preparation of shipments of produce such as lettuce, cabbage and broccoli. These crops are cut by hand and typically placed in sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs with weights ranging from 20-30lbs. Once produce is loaded into sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs, all crops are loaded onto a trailer. Engage in all aspects of the hand harvest and preparation of shipments of produce such as squash and melons. These crops are cut by hand and typically placed in cartons/RPCs with weights ranging from 20-50lbs. Once produce is loaded into sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs, all crops are loaded onto a trailer.
October- April:
sow seed or plant seeding, weed, harvest & load leafy greens such as spinach and cabbage.
October-June:
sow seed or plant seeding, weed, harvest & load brassica, hard squash and onions.
February-August:
sow seed or plant seeding, weed, harvest & load squashes, cucumbers, and melons. Workers who possess a valid driver's license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor's certificate as required by 29 CFR 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver's license or doctor's certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise.
