Farm Laborer

Seasonal position from 08/01/2026 to 11/30/2026. Work locations include Three Lakes Township (Redwood County), Hassan Valley Township (McLeod County), Martinsburg (Renville County), Cosmos (Meeker County), and Murdock (Swift County).

Schedule

40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate farm machinery such as tractors, ATVs, and self-propelled machinery to till soil, prepare fields, and plant crops.
• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on farm vehicles, implements, and equipment.
• Set up and operate irrigation equipment, including laying pipes, maintaining ditches, and ensuring adequate water supply to crops.
• Apply fertilizers to crops using hand sprayers and other equipment.
• Conduct regular crop inspections to monitor growth, pest activity, and plant health.
• Plant seeds and seedlings using various planting techniques and equipment, including seed planters.
• Harvest crops using machinery or by hand, ensuring proper handling to maintain quality.
• Load and unload harvested crops into trucks or storage containers, maintaining organization and efficiency.
• Store and pack crops for transportation, preparing them for market or storage facilities.
• Transport harvested crops to storage facilities, operating trucks and conveyers as needed.
• Monitor grain moisture levels and assist with grain handling, including loading and unloading grain bins.
• Clean and maintain storage areas and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Perform general farm labor tasks as needed, including landscaping, clearing debris, and maintaining farm grounds.
• Assist with the disposal of spoiled grain and manage grain inventory as directed.
• Report any machinery malfunctions or operational issues to supervisors.

Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. Workers may be required to change duties often and engage in various general functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months of experience.
• Must be able to lift at least 80 lbs.
• Must have or be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with South-American Germplasm for both soybean and corn.
• Must be able to operate tractors, combines, and mudmuster self-propelled sprayer and/or backpack sprayer with proper safety equipment.
• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity, and extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work when plants may be wet with dew and rain.
• Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, or related chemicals may affect the ability to perform the job.
• Must be able to perform required work with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Extensive pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, and repetitive movements are required.

Pay

$19.33 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked in excess of 48 per week. Raises and/or bonuses may be offered based on work performance, skill, and tenure.

Benefits

• Work guaranteed for 3/4 of the contract period, starting from the date of arrival at the work site.
• Free housing provided for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance.
• Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to the work site upon 50% completion of the work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel, up to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts.
• Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by the employer.
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): One hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.