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Peatland Reds, Inc. Farmworkers in Trail, Minnesota
Need 3 full time, temporary, seasonal Farmworkers to work in Trail, MN. From: 08/15/2024 to 06/14/2025 Work: 40 hrs./week, Mon. - Fri. 8 hrs./day 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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. 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: 01/14/2024 NOTE: Due to system rules, this job order will close before the recruitment period elapses on 01/14/2024, however a new job order will be created and posted for the remainder of the recruitment period. JOB DUTIES: Perform general farm labor during harvest, Operating a tractor to performing tillage operations. Setting up conveyor equipment, grading potatoes, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities with a pressure washer. Driving various farm equipment and assisting in equipment maintenance. Drive forklift to move pallets of potatoes into storage and from storage into semi-trucks. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of (3) months experience in all job duties listed; able to lift 60 lbs.; Must have or be willing to obtain an appropriate driver's license (Class D) within two months of employment; High school diploma/GED not required. 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. Required work-related tools, equipment and supplies provided free of charge by employer. APPLICATION PROCESS: Mail or Fax resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-412, JO#14123711 Great Northern Building, 180 E Fifth St., Ste.1200 St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-297-7722 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Coordinator 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.