Job Information
Nuest Partnership Ag Equipment Operator in Hancock, Minnesota
Job Duties
Start Date: February 1, 2026
End Date: December 1, 2026
54 hrs./week
Mon–Sat: 9 hrs./day
Schedule: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. The nature of farm work may require workers to work after dark and possibly weekends depending on weather conditions. Hours offered may vary based on factors such as weather or other unpredictable variables that impact the farm’s operation.
Must Apply By: July 3, 3026
Row-crop farm (4,000 acres) producing corn, edible beans, and carrots. Operate and maintain late-model farm equipment (including Fendt tractors, combines, sprayers, planters, tillage equipment, GPS-guided machinery, semis, and forklifts). Perform crop production tasks including planting, tilling, spraying, fertilizing, weeding, pruning, scouting for pests/disease, mixing/loading inputs, hauling materials, transporting crops, and maintaining irrigation systems. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, buildings, and fences. Use hand tools and mechanical tools as needed. Maintain clean work areas and follow all safety procedures.
Worker may be required to take a drug test post-hire at no cost to the worker and comply with employer drug/alcohol policies; failure or refusal results in termination.
Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum 2 months experience.
Must obtain MN driver’s license and MN Pesticide Applicator License within 60 days.
Must speak and understand English.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to perform work that includes exposure to extreme temperatures; extensive sitting and walking, pushing/pulling, and frequent stooping/bending.
Follow all company, safety, and biosecurity policies.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
6
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$14.60 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
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
56244
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A #26-041
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#26-041
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.