Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse

H2ajobs; Bejou (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores (occasional)

Job summary

H2ajobs in Minnesota is seeking a Farmworker and Laborer to perform a variety of crop, nursery and greenhouse tasks under SOC 45-2092. No prior experience required; training provided on the job.

You will inspect, grade, sort, and handle post-harvest work, operate tractors and GPS-equipped machinery, load produce, and help maintain farm buildings and grounds. Employer-provided housing and meals are available; occasional transportation to stores may be provided.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions (heat, humidity, wind, cold)
• Must obtain a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire
• Random drug testing may occur after hire

Responsibilities

• Inspect, grade, sort, and post-harvest treatment of crops
• Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and buildings
• Operate tractors and GPS-enabled machinery to plow and harvest
• Load agricultural products into trucks and transport to market
• Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping
• Speak English to coordinate with farm managers

Skills

English proficiency

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driver's license (within 30 days)

Tools

GPS-equipped machinery

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse such as: Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops including operating dryers to pull down moisture content of corn; Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment as well as farm buildings, fences, and other structures; Inform farm managers of crop progress; Operate tractors such as Case Quadtrack, tractor-drawn machinery such as 1000 bushel grain cart, and self-propelled machinery (much of which is equipped with GPS) to plow, harrow cultivate soil; Load agricultural products into non CDL 10-13 speed trucks without over or underfilling bed or trailer, and drive to market or storage facilities; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Use snow blade to clear snow from farmstead and grain storage; Must speak English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 0 months

Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies. Follow instructions. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license within 30 days following hire and obtain clean driving record to be able to operate company vehicle. Lift up to 50 lbs.