Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Employer: Ufer Farms Partnership
Location: Truman, MN
Workers needed: 2
Pay: $20.45/hour
Season: Dec 16, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Inspect, sort, grade, clean, and store harvested grain. Monitor stored grain for moisture, temperature, insects, spoilage, odors, damage, and other changes in condition. Collect grain samples and assist with testing for moisture, test weight, foreign material, damage, quality, grade, and GMO presence. Operate farm-provided grain testing equipment and record test results. Identify grain lots and report grain quality problems or other changes to the farm manager. Handle and condition stored grain as needed, including drying, cooling, aerating, turning, blending, screening, and cleaning. Maintain separation of organic, conventional, transitional, and identity-preserved grain lots to prevent mixing or contamination. Check crop type, variety, quality, lot identification, and storage location before handling or moving grain.
Measure and record grain inventory, bin levels, temperature, moisture, quality, grade, test results, and quantities moved. Remove foreign material, screenings, and spoiled grain from stored grain. Move and load grain for storage, sale, or shipment as directed by the farm manager. Maintain records of crop storage, handling, conditioning, inventory, and shipments. Clean and maintain grain handling equipment and work areas. Follow farm safety procedures and instructions while handling crops and operating farm equipment. Farming with: Corn, Soy Bean. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing 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: The 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 of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children and expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
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