Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job DutiesStart Date: 04/20/2026End Date: 12/01/2026Hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Sunday 0 hours/day)Must Apply By: 08/11/2026Job Duties:Workers will assist in two main areas for on a farm for a farmer, this includes dry fertilizer application and grain bin erection. Prior to the application portion of the job workers will be expected to study for and obtain a commercial pesticide license. During the application portion of the job workers will: Mix dry fertilizer or other crop production products (chemicals), load truck with dry fertilizer or crop production products as well as load spraying equipment including spray applicators, tractors, and any safety equipment needed to handle the materials. Once arriving on the farm site workers will unload all necessary equipment and materials and apply dry fertilizer with TERREGATOR floaters or crop production products with a JOHN DEERE/CASE sprayer. Workers will also assist in maintaining farm systems and grain handling components such as grain bins, augers, dryers, etc. Workers may operate various types of equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, or pickup trucks to transport. During down time some shop maintenance, grounds maintenance, tractor/sprayer maintenance such as oil changes, tire changes, and other mechanical maintenance might be required.Additional Places of Employment:803 Industrial BoulevardWinthrop, Minnesota 55396Sibley County24132 501 St AveWinthrop, Minnesota 55396Sibley County11564 Nickel AveBrownton, Minnesota 55312Mcleod County88309 County Rd 5Olivia, Minnesota 56277Renville County12201 134th Avenue SE 6253Lake Lillian, Minnesota 56253Kandiyohi County77243 County Rd 16Hector, Minnesota 55342Renville CountyMinimum Education RequiredNo High School Diploma or GED required.Minimum Experience RequiredMinimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Repetitive movement is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. 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. Certain roles may require a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer's discretion. 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 and in employer-provided housing. Workers may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing at no cost to the employee, with failure to comply or a positive test result leading to termination.Education Level: NoneExperience Months: 3Training Months: 0Certification/License Requirements: NoDriver Requirements: YesCriminal Background Check: NoDrug Screen: YesLifting Requirement: Yes - 60 lbs.Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: NoExtensive Pushing or Pulling: YesExtensive Sitting or Walking: YesFrequent Stooping or Bending Over: NoRepetitive Movements: YesSupervise Others?: NoShiftFirst (Day)Number of Openings18Public Transportation AccessibleNoVeterans Encouraged to ApplyYesPhysical RequiredNoDrug Test RequiredYesCompensation$19.33 / HourlyAdditional CompensationExceptional 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 Code56054Place of WorkOn-siteRequisition IDH-2A #26-366Job TypeFull TimeJob BenefitsEMPLOYER 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 $16.28 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 InstructionsSend resume listing experience to:MN DEED/FLCAttn: H-2A#26-366180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101FAX: 651-297-7722EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.usCALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.