Job Information
Kandi Produce Inc. Farmworker in Atwater, Minnesota
Job Duties
Start Date: 04/01/2026
End Date: 11/30/2026
Hours: 40 hours/week, Mon.-Fri. 8 hours/day, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Due to variable crop conditions, workers may be requested to work extended hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, depending on the needs of the commodities being produced. As a result, hours in excess of 40 per week may be offered but are not guaranteed.
Must Apply By: 08/01/2026
Job Duties: Prepare soil for planting, including picking rocks and planting crops. Weed and care for vegetables using hand tools. Manually harvest vegetables by hand. Wash, package, load, and unload harvested crops. Transport crops as needed. Operate tractors and related farm equipment. Perform general facility maintenance and routine farm upkeep.
Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
Three (3) months of experience relevant to the job is required.
Worker must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain a clean driving record to operate company vehicles.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
22
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
At the employer's sole discretion, applicants may be offered higher than the advertised wage or possibly an end-of-season bonus, due to factors including experience, merit, attendance, attitude, and/or skill.
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 Code
56209
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#26-294
Job Type
Full Time
Job Benefits
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 $16.28 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 Instructions
Send resume listing experience to:
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#26-294
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.