Agriculture Jobs in Florida with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
F-1 OPT agriculture jobs in Florida span a wide range of roles, from crop science and precision irrigation research to food safety and supply chain operations. Major employers include Dole Food Company, Tropicana, and Florida Crystal Corporation, with significant hiring clusters in Homestead, Immokalee, Lake Wales, and the Treasure Coast region.
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SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.
At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our Customer Sales & Service Representatives are knowledgeable, energetic and consistently deliver the best overall customer experience. To succeed in this role, you need to be passionate and customer obsessed while serving commercial and residential consumers in the green industry.
What you’ll do:
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service to all SiteOne customers
- Cultivate and manage strong relationships with customers
- Assist customers with their questions and needs, either in person, via the phone or through online ordering
- Pull and prepare inventory orders for customer pick up or delivery
- Proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow sales with current and potential customers
- Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help positively impact business performance
- Assist with merchandising product, managing inventory, and other store tasks while maintaining a safe working environment
SKILLS WE ARE SEEKING:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail or wholesale setting, preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Green industry experience or knowledge of landscape, nursery, or irrigation product a plus
- Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working
- Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions
- Inventory management experience helpful
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- DailyPay available!
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lucrative Associate Referral Program
- Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Product Discounts
- Most Branches never work Sundays!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne - including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination - will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
If you are ever unsure whether a message is really from SiteOne, here’s how to protect yourself from recruiting scams:
- SiteOne will never ask for payment, sensitive personal info, or documents over email, messaging apps, or interviews
- All SiteOne job openings and updates will be posted on our official careers page: https://careers.siteone.com/
- SiteOne job related emails will be sent with a @siteone.com. All other variations are likely fraudulent.
- You can always reach our SiteOne team directly at Recruiting@siteone.com to confirm
Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience, and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.
At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our Customer Sales & Service Representatives are knowledgeable, energetic and consistently deliver the best overall customer experience. To succeed in this role, you need to be passionate and customer obsessed while serving commercial and residential consumers in the green industry.
What you’ll do:
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service to all SiteOne customers
- Cultivate and manage strong relationships with customers
- Assist customers with their questions and needs, either in person, via the phone or through online ordering
- Pull and prepare inventory orders for customer pick up or delivery
- Proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow sales with current and potential customers
- Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help positively impact business performance
- Assist with merchandising product, managing inventory, and other store tasks while maintaining a safe working environment
SKILLS WE ARE SEEKING:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail or wholesale setting, preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Green industry experience or knowledge of landscape, nursery, or irrigation product a plus
- Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working
- Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions
- Inventory management experience helpful
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- DailyPay available!
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lucrative Associate Referral Program
- Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Product Discounts
- Most Branches never work Sundays!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne - including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination - will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
If you are ever unsure whether a message is really from SiteOne, here’s how to protect yourself from recruiting scams:
- SiteOne will never ask for payment, sensitive personal info, or documents over email, messaging apps, or interviews
- All SiteOne job openings and updates will be posted on our official careers page: https://careers.siteone.com/
- SiteOne job related emails will be sent with a @siteone.com. All other variations are likely fraudulent.
- You can always reach our SiteOne team directly at Recruiting@siteone.com to confirm
Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience, and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.
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Which agriculture companies in Florida sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Florida-based agriculture employers that have historically hired international candidates on work authorization include Dole Food Company, Tropicana (headquartered in Fort Lauderdale), Florida Crystals Corporation, and Mosaic Company, which operates phosphate and fertilizer facilities across central Florida. University-affiliated agricultural research programs at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) also employ OPT candidates in research and extension roles.
Which cities in Florida have the most agriculture F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Homestead and the broader Miami-Dade agricultural corridor are Florida's most active zones for hands-on crop and horticulture roles. Immokalee and Fort Myers in Southwest Florida concentrate food processing and field operations work. Lake Wales and Polk County in central Florida anchor the citrus and phosphate industries. Gainesville is the primary hub for research and agronomy positions tied to the University of Florida.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Florida?
Roles that most commonly qualify involve a direct connection to a related degree field. In Florida's agriculture sector, these include agricultural engineer, food scientist, agronomy research associate, environmental scientist, precision agriculture technician, and supply chain analyst positions within food and beverage companies. Field labor and general farm worker roles generally do not qualify because they rarely require a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline, which is the core OPT eligibility requirement.
How do I find agriculture F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, so you can search for F-1 OPT-eligible agriculture roles in Florida without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. Focus your search on food science, agronomy, and agricultural engineering job titles and filter by Florida locations like Homestead, Gainesville, and Polk County. Applying directly to company career pages for employers like Florida Crystals and Mosaic can also surface openings not listed elsewhere.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in agriculture?
Florida's agriculture industry is heavily seasonal, particularly in citrus, sugarcane, and winter vegetables, which affects when hiring peaks. Most OPT-eligible openings are posted between August and November ahead of the winter growing season. Florida also has a large concentration of agricultural research institutions, so STEM OPT extension eligibility is relevant for graduates in agricultural engineering, food science, or environmental science, as those degree fields qualify for the 24-month STEM extension beyond the standard 12-month OPT period.
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