Start Date: 08/01/2026
End Date: 05/28/2027
Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Must Apply By: 12/30/2026
Job Duties:
The job specifications involve skilled farm labor for the purpose of performing seasonal duties associated with potato storage.
Preparing the potato storage facility begins prior to harvest each year.
Preparation duties will include, washing equipment, moving equipment, sterilizing the warehouse, performing minor construction repairs.
Potato storage will begin with the start of potato harvest in early September. Shipping of storage operations and loading potatoes out of storage occurs upon the completion of harvest, usually from late October/early November until all potatoes have been shipped out, around the middle of May each year. Storage operations are not a year-round activity. Potatoes remain in their natural state while being stored and are not being processed during storage.
Performs basic equipment service/maintenance tasks on farm equipment used in storage operations.
Operate potato storage equipment, including pilers, forklifts, bobcat, storage and washline equipment.
Use equipment to load and unload potatoes from storage bins.
Operate equipment to move potatoes from storage bins to load out location.
Use equipment to load potatoes on to trucks.
Handle potatoes in a manner to ensure they are not damaged.
Removal and clean-up of spilled potatoes and other debris.
Operate a farm truck as necessary to haul crops from growing location to farm shed.
Operating a farm provided work pickup or service vehicle in order to drive to the field/farming location or to pickup/deliver parts to the farming operation.
Perform basic maintenance or repairs on farm facilities.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform farm site cleaning.
Report equipment repair needs to a supervisor.
Notify supervisor of potato quality concerns.
Perform general farm work as needed.
Participate in required health and safety training.
All tools will be provided at no cost.
None. No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3 months experience within the last 2 years working with potatoes is required.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Experience operating a front-end loader & forklift is required.
Applicants should have a driver's license (standard Class C), or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Repetitive movements, extensive pushing, and pulling, extensive walking, standing, bending and stooping will be required.
Work may be required outdoors when temperatures can vary from very hot to very cold, and potentially wet, or dry/dusty conditions.
Hours of work will be offered above 40 hours per week but is on a voluntary basis and is not guaranteed.
Work schedules may fluctuate relative to weather conditions, field conditions, and seed availability.
Work may be offered on weekends and holidays but is not required.
Work hours may fluctuate due to production schedules.
Employees must be able to perform the duties and meet the physical requirements of the job for the duration of the contract.
First (Day)
4
No
Yes
No
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$19.33 / Hourly
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.
56721
On-site
H-2A#26-423
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 (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.
Send resume listing experience to:
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#26-423
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
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