• Assistant Grower/Production 45

    Bergen's Greenhouses, Inc. (Columbus, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Start Date: 01/04/2026

    End Date: 10/31/2026

    Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

     

    Must Apply By: 06/04/2026

     

    Job Duties as listed in 790A part [A.8a]:

     

    Responsible for the care and maintenance of plants within a designated section of the greenhouse. They will perform various operational and supervisory tasks to ensure the effective operation of the growing facility by insuring that prescribed schedules, operating policies, and procedures are followed. Assist with seasonal production and shipping.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    High School/GED

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    Three (3) months experience required.

     

    Certification/License Requirements: No

     

    Lifting Requirement : Yes - 60 lbs.

     

    Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: No

     

    Extensive Pushing or Pulling: Yes

     

    Extensive Sitting or Walking: Yes

     

    Frequent Stooping or Bending Over: Yes

     

    Repetitive Movements: Yes

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    12

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    No

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

     

    ### Physical Required

    No

     

    ### Drug Test Required

    No

    ### Compensation

    $17.65 / 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

    55025

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

    H-2A #26-023

    ### 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. 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#26-023

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

    FAX: 651-297-7722

    EMAIL: [email protected]

     

    CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513