great info trekker thanks a bunch..
good to know the inside scoop..
hows the weather that time of year and when does it get dark.. I would guess that late in season on the 8 am to 8 pm shift you dont see sun but during work.. any day off or do the the 30 day non stop.. that sounds brutal if no days or day off.. what is usual pay for the jobs??
Sounds like being a foreman is the way to go. Is foreman pay better?? i hope.. what does foreman do and did you work there last year as foreman..
thanks again man for the info.
Trekker3 wrote:
Carl & 4x4Dodger:
You are correct, the sugar beet harvest is for American Crystal Sugar Co. which is a large co-op.
We work for and are hired by Express Employment Professionals. The contact info is listed below.
Al is a great guy to talk to. He will answer any questions you might have.
Al Sorensen
Workamper Liaison
Express Employment Professional
sugarbeetharvest.com
Office: 701-787-5655, ext 239
Fax: 701-787-5881
During the full harvest you work 7 days a week and 12 hr shifts, usually from 8 to 8, either nights or days. anything after 8 hrs is time and a half, Saturdays are time and a half all day, and Sundays are double time all day. The campsite is totally paid for while you are there.
Previous career wise, I was a Master Plumber and also was the supervisor of the maintenance department of a large correctional facility for 15 years. If you are interested in a foreman's position you would need to let them know. Tell Al Jeff and Joyce say hello!
