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