Sugar Beet Piler Laborer

Temporary, full-time position from September 23, 2026 to November 4, 2026.

About the role

Sugar Beet Piler Laborers perform duties at beet receiving stations located at American Crystal Sugar factory districts. Workers will not perform any agricultural labor or services; sugar beets handled have already been harvested and transported from farms to the processing facilities. Duties occur at the initial stage of processing and manufacturing sugar products.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload sugar beets to and from sugar beet pilers
• Manually assist in positioning and directing trucks and equipment at piling sites
• Collect sugar beet samples by placing beets into sample bags for routine testing
• Gather, remove, and clean scattered sugar beets and debris from the work area and piler
• Perform other closely related duties consistent with SOC Code 53-7062.00, Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Work environment

• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions (cold, heat, wind, rain, snow)
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 pounds
• Exposure to moving equipment, dust, and debris from harvest conditions
• Personal protective equipment is required and must be worn as needed
• Drug testing may be performed post-accident, injury, or upon reasonable suspicion

Schedule

• 35+ hours per week
• 12-hour shifts between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm or 8:00 pm – 8:00 am
• 7 days per week during a 10-15 working day season (Sunday–Saturday)
• May work evenings, weekends, holidays as needed
• Schedule (including workdays) may vary
• May work more than the guaranteed hours; overtime varies

Pay

• Base pay: $21.11 per hour
• Overtime: $31.67 per hour
• Workers will be paid no less than the wage listed; employer may pay higher rates based on seniority and skill level
• Opportunity for incentive bonuses based on quantity and quality of work (offered at employer’s discretion)

Benefits

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): 1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours per year (MN State Statute, effective January 1, 2024)
• Employer-provided housing at no cost (optional; workers may secure their own lodging)
• Daily transportation provided from employer-provided housing to worksites, or workers may report directly to worksites
• Work tools, supplies, and equipment provided at no cost
• Transportation and subsistence from place of recruitment to place of work arranged and paid by employer
• Reimbursement for visa, visa processing, border crossing, and related fees (excluding passport fees) in the first work week
• Upon completion of contract or early dismissal, employer will cover reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence

Location

• Primary worksite: 16217 70th Street NW, Georgetown, MN 56546
• Multiple worksites within the area of intended employment, including Becker, Clay, Norman, and Polk counties

Requirements

• No formal education, training, or experience required
• On-the-job training provided
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift a minimum of 35 pounds

Employer guarantees to offer work for at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period.