Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job Duties

Start Date: 09/21/2026

End Date: 04/30/2027

Work hours: 36 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 6 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 01/10/2027

Job Duties:

Agricultural Equipment Operator works closely with the Packaging and Warehouse Supervisor and Plant Operations Manager.

Essential job functions may include:

Transport workers to and from Company Facility Location(s).

Performing work activities safely

Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages as applicable

Accurate bagged seed inventory counts

Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time

Standing to fill and close packaged product for extended periods of time

Successfully pass the forklift training and receive an operator’s certificate

Safely climb stairs and/or ladders to monitor and adjust equipment

Thorough cleaning of all equipment in order to maintain product integrity

Assist with implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System

Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area

Prepare and clean (if needed) packaging materials to be used according to customer specifications. This would include boxes, bulk bags, and paper bags.

Staging customer deliveries to ensure that products are ready per customer request.

Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time

Lifting and stacking material at or above shoulder height for extended periods of time.

Verify the accuracy of staged loads for shipments

Ensuring accurate reporting of inventory activity including counts, product location and timely submission of paperwork

Maintaining a clean and orderly warehouse

Follow all Quality Management System processes and procedures

Assisting with building and/or forklift maintenance as requested

Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area

Dumping a packaged material for all true bulk loads

Assist with clean ups in the receiving, conditioning, treating, packaging, and warehouse areas

Operate equipment and transport workers.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum 2 months experience required.

Must be able to lift 68lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday and able to lift and carry 68lbs.

Job will require exposure to 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.

Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time.

Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, etc. may affect workers’ ability to perform the job.

Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.

Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning and heat throughout the day while working in the fields. Temperatures may range from 30-100F.

Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations.

Must be able to work long hours, where conditions may be hot and humid, the majority of the workday is spent on one's feet.

Drivers responsible for transporting workers will be required to have a valid and unexpired Federal Farm Labor Contractor or Federal Farm Labor Contractor Employee Registration with driving authorization. Will be responsible for operating the vehicles used to move crops on the farm.

Must be able to safely operate the vehicles that are used to transport workers to and from work sites. Should be able to provide proof of accident-free driving record and background.

Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. Drug testing and background checks may be performed during the interview process.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$15.00 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

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

56277

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-479

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#26-479

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.