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Rinke Farms & Custom Harvesting

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Machine Operator

Wheaton, MN · On-site

$45K - $65K/yr

Rinke Farms & Custom Harvesting is a 10,000+ acre farm located in west central Minnesota. Our business also custom harvests forage for dairy and beef producers across western MN and North Dakota. We ...

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Machine Operator

Rinke Farms & Custom Harvesting

Wheaton, MN • On-site

$45K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

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Job description

Looking for a qualified machine operator to work with our farm in our different seasonal duties.

Rinke Farms & Custom Harvesting is a 10,000+ acre farm located in west central Minnesota. Our business also custom harvests forage for dairy and beef producers across western MN and North Dakota.

We currently raise corn, soybean, sugarbeet, alfalfa and small grains. 

The duties for this position include operating equipment seasonally such as tillage equipment, planters, sprayers, forage harvesters and combines. 

Responsibilities will also include maintenance and repairs. 

Our ideal candidate has a background in agricultural systems, understands the basics of crop production and is willing to learn and grow.

Some extra benefits include housing on site. This home has 5 bedrooms and would be ideal for a family. Either a vehicle or we will supply fuel for your work vehicle.