Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

Job Duties

Start Date: 11/02/2026

End Date: 03/31/2027

Work hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 01/16/2027

Job Duties:

Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain. Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos. Maintain heated watering system. Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs. Remove ice formed in water. Drive pick-up truck to town for cattle supplies on occasion.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of 1 months of experience is required.

Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire, as certain roles may require a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles.

Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Extensive pushing and pulling is required.

Frequent stooping is required.

Repetitive movements are required.

Workers must be able to speak English.

Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Workers must be responsible, follow instructions, and comply with attendance, punctuality, and work schedules, as repeated absenteeism, failure to meet job expectations, misconduct, insubordination, or violations of safety protocols may result in termination.

The use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies, and smoking, alcohol, and firearms are strictly prohibited in work areas.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

3

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$15.63 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer’s discretion.

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

56762

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-500

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#26-500

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.