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Pankratz Farms Ag Equipment Operator in Munich, North Dakota
Temporary full time from 2/28/2026 - 11/30/2026 The worker will assist with all aspects of seasonal small grains farming in northeast North Dakota. Primary duties include operating and maintaining agricultural equipment used for seeding, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, and transporting grain. Tasks also include field work such as cultivating soil, picking rocks, rolling beans, operating grain carts, and hauling harvested crops. The worker will support the full cycle of grain production from planting to harvest and may occasionally be required to work independently after training. These duties are essential to the farm's operations during the busy season, which runs from February 28, 2026, through November 30, 2026. Farm experience is preferred but not required, as on-the-job training will be provided. The position requires attention to detail, safe equipment operation, and a willingness to perform physically demanding labor outdoors in varying conditions. No 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. 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.