Farm Laborer

Job Duties

End Date: 08/10/2026

Hours: 42 hours/week, Monday - Saturday. 7 hours/day, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Sunday, 0 hours/day)

Must Apply By: 07/15/2026

Job Duties:

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor.

Rogueing: the worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields, removing the corn plants that are from a different species leaving the field ready for detasseling. Walk through the fields, identify, and remove male corn plants growing among female rows using a shovel. 100% accuracy is expected. Workers will walk repeatedly through the rows (aisles) between corn plants, identifying and removing off-type or cross-pollinated plants to ensure genetic purity of the crop. Workers will carry a shovel or similar hand tool while walking male rows to identify plants that differ in leaf structure, stalk characteristics, root formation, or overall appearance. Once identified, the plant must be cut completely approximately five (5) inches above ground level and left on the ground as instructed. Removal must be complete and accurate. This process will be performed across all assigned locations and may require walking the same rows multiple times during the season.

Corn detasseling: the worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields, removing the spikes that are left after the detasseling machine passes through. Walk, inspect, and remove tassels from female corn plants with 100% quality. Workers will walk repeatedly through the rows between corn plants removing tassels and any remaining spikes after mechanical detasseling equipment has passed. Workers must ensure proper and complete removal according to quality standards. Handle pollen and sharp leaves with care. Workers will remove the spikes and drop them on the ground.

Seed Corn Sorting: After the machine harvests the seed corn from the fields, the corn cobs will be put on a conveyor belt so the workers can sort the corn cubs by size and class.

Workers may operate detasseling machine. Hand weeding: Workers will walk through the corn fields pooling the weeds around the corn plants. The worker in order to perform this kind of work must be able to work outside in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. Outdoor work involves consistent exposure to fluctuating weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Working hours may vary, ranging from extended periods to possible downtimes. Tasks require extensive physical activity, including walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and standing for prolonged durations.

Minimum Education Required

Minimum Experience Required

Training Months: 0

Certification/License Requirements: No

Driver Requirements: No

Criminal Background Check: No

Drug Screen: Yes

Lifting Requirement: Yes - 70 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

Two months corn detasseling experience. Job Requirements: All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the tasks described and be available for the full duration of the job.

Able to perform work that requires exposure to extreme temperatures, extensive pushing or pulling, sitting or walking, frequent stooping or bending over, and repetitive movements."

Shift

Number of Openings

Public Transportation Accessible

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Physical Required

Drug Test Required

Compensation

Additional Compensation

Postal Code

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A #26-389

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 $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 04/07/2026). 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#26-389

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.