Farmworker/Laborer

Job Duties

Start Date: Aug 2, 2026

End Date: Nov 7, 2026

Must Apply By: Sept 20, 2026

Hours 40 hrs per week, Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Workers activities include pruning, weeding, thinning, tree planting and harvesting, general apple orchard tree and trellis maintenance on occasion and perform any other orchard related duties. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Minimum Education Required

No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

One (1) month of experience performing the job duties listed. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, extensive pushing or pulling, extensive sitting or walking, and frequent stooping or bending in extreme temperature conditions. Hours may increase or decrease depending on weather, crop conditions, pests, disease, crop yield, labor availability, and productivity. Use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies only.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

19

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$16.00 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

A worker can earn bonuses and/or wage increases based on performance and length of service with the employer, this benefit is 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

55041

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A #26-419

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 $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. 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

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#26-419

180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

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CALL: Mary Garcia View phone number on click.appcast.io

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