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Van Erkel Farms, Inc. Agricultural Equipment Operators in Hollandale, Minnesota
Need 3 full time, temporary, seasonal Agricultural Equipment Operators to work in Hollandale, MN. From: 09/01/2024 - 11/20/2024 Work: 50 hrs./week, Mon.-Fri. 10 hrs./day These hours could increase or decrease based on weather conditions, crop delay, pests or disease, and crop yield. 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. ESST (Earned Sick and Safe Time) 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. Must Apply By: 10/12/2024 NOTE: JOB DUTIES: Assist with daily farm functions. Workers will prepare seed potatoes for shipping; plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables using tractor and tractor implements. Attach farm implements such as plow, planter, fertilizer applicator to tractor and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil and plant, fertilize, and harvest crops. Thin, hoe, and weed row crops using hand implements. Work requires exposure to extreme temperatures, extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending over, and repetitive movements. Drug screen required. Crops: potatoes, corn, onions, carrots, and soybeans. 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 $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. All work related tools, supplies and equipment will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker. APPLICATION PROCESS: Mail or Fax resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-432, JO#14144621 Great Northern Building-12th Floor, 180 E Fifth St. St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-297-7722, Attn: H-2A#24-432, JO#14144621 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Coordinator 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.