Job Description

Job Duties

Job Duties:

Start Date: 08/03/2026

End Date: 03/12/2027

Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday - Saturday. 6 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Sunday, 0 hours/day)

Must Apply By: 11/22/2026

Seasonal Packaging Operators work closely with the Packaging Supervisor and Plant Operations Manager to ensure that corn seed packages meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include:

Performing work activities safely.

Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time.

Standing to fill and close packaged product for extended periods of time.

Successfully pass the forklift training and receive an operator’s certificate.

Operating bagging equipment according to instructions.

Ensuring that bag labels are accurate, neat, legible and professional in appearance.

Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages.

Thorough cleaning of all equipment in order to maintain product integrity.

Ensuring that seed pallets are neatly stacked and securely wrapped from packaging line; deliver finished seed pallets or boxes to the warehouse.

Prepare and clean (if needed) packaging materials to be used according to customer specifications. This would include boxes and paper bags.

Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area.

Seasonal Rebag Operators work closely with the Rebag Supervisor to meet customer quality and packaging requirements during repackaging processes. Responsibilities include:

Performing work activities safely.

Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time

Standing to fill and close packaged product for extended periods of time.

Successfully pass the forklift training and receive an operator’s certificate.

Operating bagging equipment according to instructions

Ensuring that bag labels are accurate, neat, legible and professional in appearance

Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages

Thorough cleaning of all equipment in order to maintain product integrity

Ensuring that seed pallets are neatly stacked and securely wrapped from packaging line; deliver finished seed pallet or boxes to the warehouse.

Prepare and clean (if needed) packaging materials to be used according to customer specifications. This would include boxes and paper bags.

Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area

Seasonal Warehouse Operators work closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction by accurately storing seed inventory to customer. Responsibilities include:

Performing work activities safely.

Successfully pass the forklift training and receive an operator’s certificate.

Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area

All packaging is done at a farming location

Driver Requirements: No

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Drug Screen: Yes

Lifting Requirement: Yes - 68 lbs.

Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: Yes

Extensive Pushing or Pulling: Yes

Extensive Sitting or Walking: Yes

Frequent Stooping or Bending Over: Yes

Repetitive Movements: Yes

Minimum Education Required

Experience Months: Two (2) months experience.

Training Months: 0

Driver Requirements: No

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Drug Screen: Yes

Lifting Requirement: Yes - 68 lbs.

Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: Yes

Extensive Pushing or Pulling: Yes

Extensive Sitting or Walking: Yes

Frequent Stooping or Bending Over: Yes

Repetitive Movements: Yes

Minimum Experience Required

Driver Requirements: No

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Drug Screen: Yes

Lifting Requirement: Yes - 68 lbs.

Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: Yes

Extensive Pushing or Pulling: Yes

Extensive Sitting or Walking: Yes

Frequent Stooping or Bending Over: Yes

Repetitive Movements: Yes

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$14.60 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

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

56277

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A #26-425

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 $16.78 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

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#26-425

180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

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AI-generated content may be incorrect.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.

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