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Folson Farms is hiring a Farmworker. Folson Farms is seeking farmworkers to grow, package, and ship red and gold potatoes. Employees will operate large farm equipment and perform maintenance and repair tasks using various tools. The role requires some mechanical experience and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Key focus areas include Grow red and gold potatoes, Package red and gold potatoes, and Ship red and gold potatoes.
Successful candidates bring 3 Months Experience Operating Large Farm Equipment, Mechanical Experience, and Knowledge To Use Variety Of Tools. Important skills include Operating Tractors, Operating Trucks, Operating Skid Loaders, Operating Forklifts, Mechanical Experience, and Repair Farm Machinery.
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Job Duties
Start Date: 09/01/2026
End Date: 03/01/2027
Hours: 44 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Saturday 4 hours/day, Sunday 0 hours/day)
Must Apply By: 12/01/2026
Job Duties:
Grow, package and ship red and gold potatoes. Employees to help us in the growing and production of the potatoes. Employees must have experience operating large farm equipment such as tractors, trucks, skid loaders and forklifts. Employees must have some mechanical experience to and knowledge of how to use a variety of tools for the repair and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Employees will also clean farm equipment.
Additional Housing Information:
1816 7th Ave S
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
Grand Forks County
2228 8th Ave NW
East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Polk County
2230 8th Ave NW
East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Polk County
1602 2nd Ave N
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203
Grand Forks County
817 Reeves Drive
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
Grand Forks County
1820 7th Ave S,
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203
Grand Forks County
Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
Experience Months: Three (3) months experience.
Employees who are able to communicate in English and have a valid driver's license. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Employer will conduct post hire drug test at no cost to the employees to enforce a drug free workplace. Failing drug test will result in termination. Require 3 months of farm or potato experience.
Driver Requirements: Yes
Criminal Background Check: No
Drug Screen: Yes
Lifting Requirement: Yes - 50 lbs.
Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: No
Extensive Pushing or Pulling: No
Extensive Sitting or Walking: No
Frequent Stooping or Bending Over: No
Repetitive Movements: Yes
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
11
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by 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
56721
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#26-455
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 (Updated 04/07/2026). 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#26-455
180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
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