IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL JOBS
The Department of Labor recently announced new minimum wage rates, called Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), that employers must offer and pay, at the time work is performed, to nonimmigrant H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment beginning on the effective date of the new wage rates. To see the new hourly AEWRs for non-range occupations (effective December 29, 2021) and the national monthly AEWR for herding or production of livestock work on the range (effective January 1, 2022), please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/adverse-effect-wage-rates
Agricultural Equipment Operator
Granstrom Farms LLC
Holstein, NE
$16.47 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +14024697400
- Web address to Apply:
- https://neworks.nebraska.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 6
- Job Duties:
- We are a 12000-acre irrigated organic farm. We grow organic corn, barley, and soybeans. We have electric center pivot irrigation systems with electric wells and run all late model John Deere equipment. We operate 4 grain terminals that ship out by truck and rail. We need seasonal employees to assist with our crop production. Employees will be involved in planting, cultivating, fertilizing, irrigating, trucking, and handling of crops. They will be expected to drive tractors, combines, sprayers, truck, and all other pieces of farm equipment. They will mow, control weeds, do general and routine maintenance on equipment, farm buildings and grain facilities. They will wash and clean vehicles and equipment and be expected to clean and maintain their living quarters. General farm work is desired. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employer’s discretion. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion. ***Please note that in 2023 and all future years we will adjust our starting date to the spring to cover the entire crop season starting with planting.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- Yes
- Months of Experience Required:
- 3
- Special Requirements:
- Job requires extensive sitting, repetitive movements, and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license and 3 months experience.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 40
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Granstrom Farms LLC
- Location:
- Holstein, NE 68950
- Telephone Number:
- +14024697400
Worksite
- Address:
- 10840 South Holstein Ave, Holstein, NE 68950
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-22083-006824
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 4/4/2022