Job Information
Justin Dagen Ag Equipment Operator in Karlstad, Minnesota
Job Duties
Start Date: Mar 1, 2026
End Date: Nov 1, 2026
45 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Must Apply By: Jul 2, 2026
Load and unload crops and materials using manual methods and equipment such as conveyors, forklifts, and augers. Operate, monitor, and maintain agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, irrigation systems, and towed equipment to till soil; plant, cultivate, fertilize, harvest, and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, transport crops, supplies, tools, and workers, perform irrigation duties, and maintain and clean farm buildings and facilities. Farming with corn, potatoes, soybeans, and wheat.
Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of three (3) months of verifiable experience required. Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain a clean driving record when operating company vehicles. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work. Must pass a post-hire drug screen and criminal background check, both paid for by the employer; failure to pass may result in termination. Overtime and holiday work is mandatory. Must be able to communicate in English and comply with all biosecurity, company policies, and food safety and health and safety regulations.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
2
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$19.33 / 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
56732
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A #26-134
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#26-134
180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, 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.