Farm Laborer

Job Duties

Start Date: 03/15/2026

End Date: 01/10/2027

Work hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 08/13/2026

Job Duties:

Workers will perform general farm operations and tasks like but not limited to - drive and operate farm machinery to prepare ground, plant, harvest and store crops. Use planting equipment such as a John Deere DB60, 36 row planters, and a John Deere DB80, 48 row planters. Cultivate with equipment such as a John Deere 2210 cultivator. Drive tractors such as John Deere 7610, 2940, 4440, 4850, 8520T, 9320T, 9520T, 9620, 9430, and 9630 to pull, operate and move other farm equipment. Attach farm implements, such as a John Deere 3710 or 3700 plow, John Deere 635 disc or 637 disc and a John Deere 455 front fold 30’ drill to a tractor. Tow harvesting equipment such as John Deere 640FD and 645FD bean head, John Deere 612C and 718C corn head. Drive and operate self-propelled combine such as John Deere S780 and 9870. Operate grain carts such as Brent 1082 and 1394 grain cart. Maintain structures and equipment. Perform a variety of maintenance duties such as lubricating and repairing farm machinery and trucks. Move farm machinery and equipment to and from multiple locations and fields during planting and harvesting season. Assist with transporting water to the fields during spraying season with a water truck. Drive truck to haul crops, supplies and tools. Spray crops with sprayers such as John Deere 4930 and 8520T, 3-point sprayer.

The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Must have at least 3 months experience

Experience as Ag/Farm experience with Farm Equipment use

Must be able to lift at least 60 lbs. frequently

Job will require exposure to extreme temperatures.

Extensive pushing and pulling is required.

Extensive walking or sitting is required.

Frequent stooping or bending over is required.

Repetitive movements are required.

May be required to take post hire random drug and/or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

10

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$3,711.36 / Monthly

Postal Code

56011

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-208

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#26-208

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, 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.