Farm Worker Job at Blawat Farms PTR, Foley, MN

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  • Blawat Farms PTR
  • Foley, MN

Job Description

Job Duties


Start Date: 04/24/2026

End Date: 11/06/2026

Work 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 7:00A.M - 2:30P.M and Saturday 7:00A.M - 12:00P.M

Must Apply By: 08/01/2026

Job Duties: Use hand tools including, but not limited to shovels, hoes and knives. Spread plastic or other ground covering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Pick rocks. Transplant plants by hand. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Hand-pick all vegetables produced. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, forklifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Work on production line. Grade, size, sort, and pack product. Bunch/bundle product pursuant to supervisor instructions. Fill bins/trays and other containers with product, level bins, and prepare product for shipment to market or storage. Perform quality control on inbound/outbound loads. Follow quality control standards and production procedures. Handle product carefully to prevent damage. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Palletize and stack boxes/containers. Use power equipment including, but not limited, to forklifts, conveyor belts, and cooling equipment/refrigeration units. Operate equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with regular maintenance on equipment. Clean/sanitize workstation and equipment. Work is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 4 feet. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking.

Crops/Commodities: Asparagus, Snap Peas, Snap Beans, Sweet Corn, Broccoli, Hard Squash and Pumpkins. Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables.

Saturday work required.

Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire contract.

Minimum Education Required


No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required


This job requires a minimum of 2 months of experience working on a commercial agricultural operation handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with commodity production.

Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third-party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience.

Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.

Shift


First (Day)

Number of Openings


23

Public Transportation Accessible


No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply


Yes

Physical Required


No

Drug Test Required


Yes

Compensation


$14.60 / Hourly

Additional Compensation


Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed under this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to work performance, skill, and tenure.

Postal Code


56329

Place of Work



On-site

Requisition ID



H-2A #26-337

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#26-337

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Seasonal work, H-2A Visa, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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