Crew Leaders/ Supervisors
Occupations:
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersFarmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseFirst-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, HandFarm Labor ContractorsAgricultural Workers, All OtherIndustries:
Scheduled Air TransportationDeep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water TransportationOther Crop FarmingPrivate HouseholdsChemical and Allied Products Merchant WholesalersJob DutiesStart Date: 07/06/2026End Date: 12/26/2026Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 7 hours/day (5 hours on Saturday), 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Must Apply By: 10/01/2026Job Duties:Crops: CarrotsPrepping the equipment, machinery, and carrot storage facilities by cleaning and sanitizing; cleaning and inspecting the wooden storage crates prior to filling them; repairing wooden storage crates; unloading carrots from trailers with a bulk receiving conveyor; using mechanical equipment to place the carrots into wooden storage crates; using a forklift to move the crates to and from the refrigerated storage facility; cleaning up debris and loose carrots from around the harvest equipment; assisting with field harvest; assisting with washing line duties such as cleaning; assisting with packaging line duties such as cleaning, inspecting, or operating the bagging machinery.During times of peak need hours requested may increase to up to 12 hours per day; work at night may be requested. Employer reserves the right to move workers between worksites if needed.Crew Leaders:Workers assigned as Crew Leaders will Report directly to the foreman/supervisor and have no authority to hire, fire, or discipline field workers. Direct and monitor the work of seasonal field workers. Tasks include demonstrating proper techniques, ensuring presence of drinking water and hydration stations, monitoring adherence to required break and heat safety rules, monitor time sheets and productivity, informing supervisor of performance issues in the field, as well as crop and weather conditions, maintaining inventory, ordering materials, and relaying daily assignments and tasks to seasonal field workers.Supervisors:Workers assigned as supervisors will direct and coordinate workers engaged in planting, watering, applying chemicals, and harvesting activities. They will work closely with management, HR, agronomy, equipment maintenance, the packing house, and other departments to ensure cultivation activities are aligned and efficient. The supervisor will monitor compliance with safety protocols, issue warnings or disciplinary actions when necessary, and ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Responsibilities also include scheduling crews, equipment, and transportation, as well as adjusting work schedules in response to changing conditions such as frost or weather. In addition, the supervisor will oversee worker transportation, maintain cleanliness of housing and vehicles (including monitoring fluids), and ensure proper placement of portable toilets. They will also track time clocks and breaks, document injuries, monitor equipment needs, and maintain accurate record books in compliance with food safety requirements.The employer reserves the right to pay a higher hourly rate and/or bonuses to workers performing this job duty at its sole discretion.Secondary Job Duties:Workers who meet the qualifications of Bus Drivers may be offered additional hours as bus drivers. However, no worker assigned to this contract will perform bus driving duties as a primary job duty on the majority of workdays. Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of farmworkers to and from work sites and other designated agricultural worksites. This role involves various driving duties essential to farm operations, primarily using buses, shuttles, vans, and agricultural trucks owned or operated by the employer.Job duties include safely operate buses and passenger vehicles to transport farmworkers between employer-provided housing or central pick-up points and work sites. Conduct driving duties on and around farm properties during workdays, strictly adhering to all traffic regulations and safety standards.Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks, including tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment, to ensure the vehicles remain in optimal working condition. Test vehicle equipment (lights, brakes, horns, windshield wipers) to confirm proper operation. Regulate internal systems (heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation) for passenger comfort. Ensure all passengers comply with safety regulations. Complete accident reports when necessary. Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs promptly. Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner while complying with all traffic regulations. Conduct pre and post trip inspections and safety checks.Special Qualifications:A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement is required to operate buses.Valid FLC or FLCE registration card with driving authorization (blue card) Medical exam certificate2 months verifiable experience as a bus driver Bus Driving is an optional job duty on this contract and no worker is required to perform this job duty as a condition of employment. The employer reserves the rate to pay a higher hourly rate to workers performing this job duty.Minimum Education RequiredNone. No High School Diploma or GED required.Minimum Experience RequiredTwo (2) months of verifiable experience as a bus driver and crew lead required.Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.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.Employer reserves the right to conduct employer-paid upon suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing. Any employee who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.Employees will be on a three-warning termination notice discipline process. First offense will be verbal, second offense will be written, and third offense will result in termination.ShiftFirst (Day)Number of Openings3Public Transportation AccessibleNoVeterans Encouraged to ApplyYesPhysical RequiredNoDrug Test RequiredYesCompensation$22.56 / HourlyAdditional CompensationRaises 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 Code56267Place of WorkOn-siteRequisition IDH-2A#26-399Job 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 $16.78 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 InstructionsSend resume listing experience to:MN DEED/FLCAttn: H-2A#26-399180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, 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.