Packers and Packagers, Hand

Job Duties

Start Date: 12/15/2026

End Date: 03/13/2027

Work hours: 40 hours/week, ~7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Monday - Friday: 7 hours/day

Saturday: 5 hours/day

Must Apply By: 01/26/2027

Job Duties:

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand such as: Move snow from around grain storage; Examine and inspect containers, materials, or crops to ensure that quality and specifications are met; Sort according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage; Function and monitor grain conditioning tools to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality standards including running dryers to pull down moisture content; Load out crops using forklifts, suction gates, shovels, brooms; Place crops into trailers; Weigh crops or estimate their weight; Discard inferior, diseased, rotten, or defective crop or foreign matter; Monitor and report grain grades; Drive semi to move grain to ports and elevators; Service and repair; Maintain an organized work environment, including storage areas and surrounding facilities; Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

One (1) month of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed.

Must speak and understand English.

Must be able to obtain appropriate driver's license (Class D) following hire and obtain clean driving record.

Be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.

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.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$15.63 / 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

56516

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#27-001

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. 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#27-001

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.