Job Information
C & J Waste Handling LLC Ag Equipment Operator in Lafayette, Minnesota
Job Duties
Start Date: 03/15/2026
End Date: 12/15/2026
Work 48 hours per week Monday - Saturday 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M
Must Apply By: 07/31/2026
Job Duties:Commercial Manure Applicator: Injecting Liquid Dairy Manure through an Umbilical Cord System. Drive/operate farm equipment such as tractors, pickups and trailers, and ATV's. Duties required: Running agitations equipment within the lagoons from the berm: Use Stick Agitators along with Nuhn boat agitators. Help unroll and roll hose in and out of fields off of Puck Hose Carts, Drive Tractor to hose hump; which is moving hose within the field. Drive ATV's in and out of fields checking hose and Booster Pumps. Washing equipment during and after season as needed. Workers will also assist in the harvest of corn silage by assisting in the operation of custom class harvesting machines. Workers will also assist with loading and unloading necessary equipment and routine cleaning to prepare all equipment for future work.
This job requires manual labor: Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required.
The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required.
Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Certain roles may require a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles
Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers' expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment.
Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Workers must be able to speak English.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
8
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation.
Postal Code
56054
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A #26-220
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#26-220
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.