St Joe Tree Farm is hiring a Tree Farm Foreman to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN. In this role you will perform daily field operations, tree production, equipment care, and seasonal retail activities. This is a 1300 to 1400 hour per year position with heavier hours during planting and Christmas retail seasons.
We are a family-owned Christmas tree farm with a small year-round team that expands to 20 to 25 employees during the retail Christmas season. The farm offers a fast-paced, hands-on work environment focused on quality trees, excellent customer service, and strong team values. Many employees have been with the farm for over 20 years, reflecting a supportive and rewarding workplace culture.
We offer competitive compensation of $22 - $27 per hour based on experience, protective equipment provided, flexible scheduling during off-season, and a family-oriented work environment.
What you will be doing:
- Perform tree planting, shearing, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting
- Maintain farm property, grounds, and buildings
- Operate and maintain tractors, mowers, chainsaws, and other equipment
- Assist with pesticide and herbicide applications using proper PPE
- Harvest Christmas trees and greenery from farm
- Support retail operations from late November through mid-December
- Unload and handle fresh tree shipments and greenery
- Deliver excellent customer service during retail season
This job is for you if you have:
- Previous farm, agriculture, forestry, or Christmas tree farm experience preferred
- Ability to operate tractors, chainsaws, and farm equipment safely
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Willingness to learn Christmas tree growing processes and provide suggestions for improvements
- Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Valid driver license with insurance
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Severe allergies to stinging insects, plants or fauna or severe asthma will limit ability to perform this job
- Must pass background check and drug screening