Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals Job at Blawat Farms PTR, Wadena, MN

K0d1ZmJoamREajJHdmk3elczTy8wR1lPQkE9PQ==
  • Blawat Farms PTR
  • Wadena, MN

Job Description

Job Duties


Start Date: 02/20/2026

End Date: 11/05/2026

Work hours: 55 hours/week, Monday - Saturday: 9-10 hours/day, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Must Apply By: 06/30/2026

Job Duties: Care and maintenance of large-scale beekeeping equipment; operate trucks and forklifts that may be used in moving equipment, and lifting/carry supers of honey daily; help assemble and paint boxes; feed and medicate beehives; perform honey extraction; stand for long periods of time in any weather condition (temperatures may reach above 90 degrees at times during harvest); work in a team environment and take instruction well; find and cage queens, install queen cells; assemble bee hives, insert honeycomb of bees into hives; force bees from hives; uncap harvested honeycombs; move bee boxes.

Minimum Education Required


None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required


Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience with references required as a beekeeper.

May not have bee, pollen or honey-related allergies.

Must be able to obtain a driver's license following hire and obtain clean driving record.

Must be able to lift 60 lbs.

Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.

Shift


First (Day)

Number of Openings


8

Public Transportation Accessible


No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply


Yes

Physical Required


No

Drug Test Required


Yes

Compensation


$14.60 / Hourly

Additional Compensation


As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Postal Code


56482

Place of Work



On-site

Requisition ID



H-2A#26-096

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 $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 03/24/2025). 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#26-096

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, H-2A Visa, Immediate start, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

IDS International

Cleared American Guard (TS Clearance Needed) Job at IDS International

 ...Job Title Cleared American Guard Why IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining...  ...for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected... 

FedEx Services

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) Job at FedEx Services

 ...IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of a winning team and workplace community that cares... 

State of Indiana

DOE Education Specialist Job at State of Indiana

 ...have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana Department of Education (DOE): The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We... 

SkyView OH

Entry Level Sales | Marketing Trainee Job at SkyView OH

 ...We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as an Entry Level Sales | Marketing Trainee located in Downtown Dayton, OH. This position is ideal for college graduates, recent alumni, or individuals seeking a career change in a dynamic Sales and Marketing environment... 

Luxottica

Sales Associate LensCrafters Job at Luxottica

 ...Information LensCrafters is bringing its optical retail experience to Macys department stores in the U.S. Macys and Luxottica, a world leader in eyecare, have a successful history together. Our relationship is built around a shared mission of providing customers...