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CAPD Group Assn Farmworkers/Operators in Canby, Minnesota
Need 4 full time, temporary, seasonal Grain Storage Facility Operators to work in Canby, Porter, and Dawson, MN., and in Astoria, SD. From: 10/01/2024 - 07/31/2025 Work: 55 hrs./week, Mon. 10 hrs./day, Tues.-Sat. 9 hrs./day MN AEWR (Wage) $18.50/hour to be paid for all work in both MN and SD. In Minnesota only: OT - all work performed in excess of 48 hours in a work week while in MN will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay. ESST Law - 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. Must apply by: 03/02/2024 NOTE: Due to system rules, this job order will close before the recruitment period elapses on 03/02/2024, however a new job order will be created and posted for the remainder of the recruitment period. JOB DUTIES: Job requires the operation of tractors, skid loaders, ATVs, grain trucks, and other various equipment. Job requires handling incoming, binned, and outgoing grain; operating augers, grain conveying equipment, and grain dryers; receiving crop for drying and storage at grain storage facility; dumping grain and loading rail cars or trucks; cleaning grain spills; inspecting grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks; selecting flow pipes; setting trippers; selecting storage tanks to convey grain into storage or appropriate destination; maintaining the quality of grains; blending grains; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of facilities; sweeping and shoveling grain; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; and regularly servicing equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) months experience. Job requires having or being able to obtain a Class D Driver's License within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive sitting, walking, stooping, or bending. Random drug testing may occur post-hire at the employer's expense. No minimum education required. 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 $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-458, JO#14220847 180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-297-7722 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Coordinator 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.