Job Information
Dustin Thompson Farmworkers and Laborers in Mahnomen, Minnesota
Job Duties
Start Date: 03/16/2026
End Date: 12/18/2026
Hours: 54 hours/week, Mon.-Sat. 9 hours/day, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Must Apply By: 08/02/2026
Job Duties: The workers will perform seasonal agricultural tasks related to the production of corn, soybeans, and wheat on a row crop farm in northern Minnesota. Duties include assisting with field preparation, planting, and harvesting using both manual labor and mechanized equipment. Workers will conduct in-season crop maintenance such as operating tractors and implements for cultivation, applying fertilizer and pesticides, and monitoring irrigation systems. Tasks may include walking fields to remove weeds, maintaining equipment, and supporting crop health through timely field operations. During planting and harvest periods, workdays may be extended due to narrow operating windows and weather dependency, requiring efficient execution to protect crop quality and minimize losses. Activities are directly tied to the seasonal needs of the farm and the agricultural calendar, with employment beginning in early spring and concluding post-harvest in late fall. This labor is necessary to address recurring seasonal labor shortages and ensure the timely completion of essential crop production tasks. All work performed will be limited to agricultural activities associated with the employer’s crop operations. 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.
Worker must be available and willing to work the entire season.
The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
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 lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
Worker must have a valid Class D Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within sixty (60) days of hire.
Worker must be able to perform work that requires exposure to extreme temperatures, extensive pushing or pulling, sitting or walking, frequent stooping or bending over, and repetitive movements.
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
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.
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
56557
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A #26-199
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#26-199
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.