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Need 130 full time, seasonal, temporary Farmworkers/Laborers to work in Morris, MN. From: 07/01/2024 to 04/30/2024 Work: 40 hours/week, Mon.-Fri. 7 hrs./day, Sat. 5 hrs./day OVERTIME: All work performed in excess of 40 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of time and a half. Employer may pay workers more depending on how many years of experience they have or other factors such as job performance, skill, punctuality. Must Apply By: 11/30/2024 NOTE: Due to system rules, this job order will close before the recruitment period elapses on 11/30/2024; however, a new job order will be created and posted for the remainder of the recruitment period. JOB DUTIES: Prepping the equipment, machinery, and carrot storage facilities by cleaning and sanitizing; cleaning and inspecting the wooden storage crates prior to filling them; repairing wooden storage crates; unloading carrots from trailers with a bulk receiving conveyor; using mechanical equipment to place the carrots into wooden storage crates; using a forklift to move the crates to and from the refrigerated storage facility; cleaning up debris and loose carrots from around the harvest equipment; assisting with field harvest; assisting with washing line duties such as cleaning; assisting with packaging line duties such as cleaning, inspecting, or operating the bagging machinery; during times of peak need hours requested may increase to up to 12 hours per day; work at night may be requested. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Hours offered may vary based on factors such as weather, crops, or need. Work performed requires exposure to extreme temperatures, extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking and repetitive movements. Drug-free workplace. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Exposure to extreme temperatures, pushing, pulling, sitting, walking frequent stooping, bending over and repetitive movements. 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. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer. APPLICATION PROCESS: Mail or Fax resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-356, JO#14051576 Great Northern Bldg., 180 E. 5th St., Ste.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.