Shire Jobs

Need 1 full time, seasonal, temporary Shuttle Driver/Farmworker to work at locations in Steele, Mower, Rice, Olmsted, Goodhue, Blue Earth, Faribault, Nicollet, and Dodge Counties in Minnesota. From: 07/08/2024 to 08/11/2024 Work: 40 hrs./week, Mon.-Fri. 7 hrs./day, Sat. 5 hrs./day. 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Seven (7) hours per day, Monday through Friday, and five (5) hours Saturday, is normal. However, the worker may be requested but not required to work additional hours per day depending upon the condition of the crop, weather, maturity of the crop and market conditions. As required in MN, all hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay. Minnesota ESST Law: beginning 01/01/2024, an employee earns one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours of worked time and can earn up to 48 hours each year. Corn Detassel - $84.00 per clean acre; (minimum 0.10 acres per hour); Estimated wage rate is $21.00/hour or 0.25/acre per hour; $18.50 per hour guaranteed. Must Apply By: 07/26/2024 JOB DUTIES: Shuttle Bus Driver: Inspect vehicle and safety equipment on bus before driving. Pick up workers at hotel/living quarters and transport workers to work site. Report any accidents/injuries. Keep vehicle clean, transfer workers from one worksite to another when necessary. Provide documents/licenses to federal agencies when requested. Transport workers back to hotel at the end of the workday. Operating a company vehicle during the period of employment the driver must possess a valid driver s license issued by the United States or foreign equivalent license to operate the company vehicle in accordance with license restrictions and vehicle classification applicable to that license. Field Work: The worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields to detassel seed corn and remove rogue plants, weeds, and volunteer corn plants from seed corn production fields. In order to perform this kind of work, the worker must be able to work outside for at least 6 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. The worker will process seeds, package seeds, sort seed packets, and prepare seeds in the field on the farm for planting. Corn Pollination - Including shoot bagging, tassel bagging, pollination, phenotypical data collection such as but not limited to plant height, ear height, leaf angles. General Farm Labor: Workers may be required to perform general farm labor job duties including cleanup of working area or other tasks as needed. Other Requirements: Workers seeking employment under this job order must be available for entire period requested by the employer. JOB REQUIREMENTS: (24) months experience, able to work outdoors, in extreme temperatures, with extensive walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, frequent stooping or bending over, and repetitive movements; criminal background check post hire and possible drug test post hire at employer's expense; no minimum education required. Valid CDL or equivalent. 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. APPLLICATION PROCESS: Contact MN DEED/FLC via Mail or Fax: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-371, JO#14074287 180 E Fifth St., Suite 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.