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Joel Schimke Farmworkers and Laborers in Harvey, North Dakota
ND job order 924662 Temporary seasonal position from 3/13/2026 to 11/30/2026 Workers will perform a range of seasonal agricultural tasks on a 1,000-acre small grain farm cultivating wheat and barley. Duties include preparing seedbeds using tractors and tillage equipment; assisting with seeding operations by operating or supporting the use of seed drills and loaders; and monitoring crop development, identifying issues such as pests or weeds, and reporting to supervisors. Workers will support harvesting activities using combines and grain handling systems and be responsible for loading, transporting, and storing harvested crops. Additional tasks include basic maintenance and adjustments on farm machinery, cleaning work areas, and managing tools. Workers must have prior agricultural experience, be familiar with farm tools and machinery, and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision. The work requires physical stamina for repetitive, outdoor labor in varying weather, including lifting, bending, and standing for long hours. Reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and operational guidelines are essential. Workers should be adaptable to changes in schedules based on crop and weather conditions and capable of executing instructions efficiently to maintain farm productivity during peak periods. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday. Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced LevelPursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order. In view of the statutorily established basic function of the Employment Service (ES) as a no-fee labor exchange that is as a forum for bringing together employers and job seekers, neither the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) nor the State Workforce Agencies (SWA) are guarantors of the accuracy or truthfulness of information contained on job orders submitted by employers. Nor does any job order accepted or recruited upon by the ES constitute a contractual job offer to which the ETA or a SWA is in any way a party. Applicants for this job can apply in several ways: Online by emailing the specified address with the ETA case number in the subject line, through State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), or by walking into the employers office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CDT). SWAs must explain job conditions and requirements before referring applicants. All applicants must be available for the full season, physically capable, legally authorized to work in the U.S., have transportation to the job site (which will be reimbursed), and must fully understand the jobs terms. Each worker must fill out a Form I-9 within 3 days of starting to verify their employment eligibility, per federal law. The employer follows all federal regulations, including 20 CFR 653.501, when hiring. They retain final say over who is hired and will pay the highest wage required based on Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) or state minimum wage, depending on housing provisions and skill level. Workers receiving free housing may be paid a lower hourly wage that includes a housing credit, as permitted by the Department of Labor. No additional deductions for housing can be made.