General Farm Laborer

Job Duties

Start Date: 10/01/2026

End Date: 05/01/2027

Work hours: 50 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 9 hours/day (5 hours/day on Saturday), 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Must Apply By: 01/16/2027

Job Duties:

Workers on this application must follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production efficiencies. They must be willing to learn specialized skills necessary for smooth workflow and become skilled employees in animal husbandry to reduce herd stress and maximize production. Employees will follow daily task sheets in their department to achieve production targets, complete production paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, adhere to all biosecurity protocols, and provide input to the lead person in their area regarding any items out of compliance. Workers are expected to collaborate with other team members in their designated area to ensure biosecurity audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance promptly.

Workers who possess a valid driver's license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor's certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver's license or doctor's certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise. All workers that have a valid driver's license must agree to and comply with the employer's fleet policy agreement prior to driving any company vehicles. Workers shall not drive a company vehicle unless written permission is provided to employee. Drivers may be entitled to additional compensation for properly maintaining company vehicles.

Other Job Sites:

Currie, MN (Murray County)

Holland, MN (Pipestone County)

Ivanhoe, MN (Lincoln County)

Le Sueur, MN (Le Sueur County)

St. James, MN (Watonwan County)

Truman, MN (Martin County)

Verdi, MN (Pipestone County)

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

1 month experience required in agricultural livestock care.

Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs/75yds.

Must be willing to work in 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.

Background check conducted through ADP if worker has a U.S Social Security Number. The employer reserves the right to conduct a background check post-hire at the employer's expense IF the employer deems it necessary. Employer reserves the right after employment to ask any employee at the employer's expense to take a blood or urine test to determine whether he/she is under the influence of controlled substances, illegal drugs or alcohol.

Any employee who declines to take or fails this drug test will be terminated and paid for all hours worked, if any.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

39

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$15.53 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed under this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to work performance, skill, and tenure.

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

56164

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-487

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#26-487

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