Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Employer: Madison Knoke
Location: Edmore, ND
Workers needed: 1
Pay: $19.99/hour
Season: Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
The worker will perform general farm and ranch labor on a small grains and livestock operation. Primary duties include caring for livestock raised on the farm, including horses kept as part of the farm's animal operation. Duties include feeding animals daily, moving and handling livestock, monitoring livestock health and wellbeing, and maintaining fencing and corrals used to keep animals confined throughout the winter months. The worker will haul farm commodities, including grain, operate tractors and farm vehicles, handle and store grain, and move and stack hay bales as needed for farm operations. The worker will perform routine upkeep and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment used in daily operations and perform general maintenance associated with the farm and livestock operation. The worker must have a minimum of three months of prior experience operating farm vehicles for hauling purposes and handling horses. Work hours are dependent on weather, crop conditions, and operational demands and may fluctuate during the season. The work is needed during the winter months when the workload associated with maintaining the farm, caring for livestock, feeding animals, maintaining fencing and corrals, hauling farm commodities, and maintaining machinery and equipment is at its highest during the seasonal employment period. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dish-washing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).
Transport: Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and
provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.
Experience wanted: 3 months
Minimum of 3 months 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. Skill Level II Experienced LevelPursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order.
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