Kunerth Farms is currently hiring a Farm Equipment Operator – Management Trainee to join our team in Brewster, MN (about 70 miles east of Sioux Falls, SD). In this role you will be operating and maintaining farm machinery and agriculture equipment to support day-to-day operations, with the opportunity to take over the operation within the next 5 years.

We are a fourth-generation farm and agriculture operation located in Southwest Minnesota. We operate 2,300 acres of row crops, primarily corn and soybeans, and run an independent seed consulting business representing Dekalb, Asgrow, and Stine seed brands.

We are a family-owned operation built on trust, respect, strong work ethic, organization, and attention to detail. We value teamwork, have fun while getting the job done, and are committed to staying on the cutting edge of technology with modern farm machinery and agriculture equipment.

We offer competitive compensation of $25+/hour based on experience (negotiable for the right person), potential for company vehicle, and an extremely strong long-term growth opportunity.

What you will be doing:

Operating and maintaining farm machinery and agriculture equipment
Tractor and truck driving (CDL preferred)
Assisting with and managing day-to-day farm operations
Participating in row crop production (corn and soybeans)
Supporting and potentially growing the seed consulting business
Maintaining organized records and managing time effectively
Managing tasks independently and responsibly
Working collaboratively as a team player in a positive work environment

This job is for you if you have:

Prior farm or agriculture-related experience
Interest in seed, crop production, and farm management
CDL, or willingness to obtain
Two or four-year trade school or college education is a plus
Strong verbal communication skills
Hard-working, responsible, and dependable
Organized with strong time-management skills
Well-groomed, non-smoker
Enjoy teamwork and building long-term relationships
Willingness to grow into a management and seed consultant role

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