Located in Monticello, IL
Pay: 18
Job Full Description
Harvest Season Help
Seasonal Agricultural Support Associates Needed
Champaign County & Surrounding Rural Communities
July – November 2026
$18 - $20 Per Hour + Overtime Opportunities
Looking for seasonal work with great earning potential this harvest season?
We are seeking dependable individuals to assist local agricultural cooperatives throughout Champaign County and surrounding rural communities during the busy fall harvest season. These positions play a critical role in helping area farmers unload and process grain, corn, and soybean harvests safely and efficiently.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in helping others, and are looking for an opportunity to earn substantial overtime during harvest season, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Greet farmers and agricultural customers as they arrive at grain receiving facilities
- Assist with unloading grain, corn, and soybean trucks and trailers
- Open and operate trailer dump gates to safely unload harvested crops
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Perform general facility upkeep including:
- Mowing grass
- Weed trimming
- Cleaning work areas
- General site maintenance
- Support facility operations with various tasks as needed throughout the harvest season
What We're Looking For
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including summer and fall heat
- Physically capable of lifting, bending, climbing, and being on your feet for extended periods
- Friendly, professional attitude when interacting with farmers and customers
- Own reliable transportation
- Agricultural, farming, grain handling, or outdoor work experience is helpful but not required
Schedule & Hours
Harvest season is one of the busiest times of the year, and employees should expect:
- Long workdays (often 12+ hour shifts)
- Significant overtime opportunities
- Flexible schedules based on crop volume and weather conditions
- Seasonal employment from July through November
Pay
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Pay rate depends on work location, experience, and assignment.
Locations
Positions are available throughout Champaign County and surrounding rural communities. Some facilities may be located up to 30 miles from Champaign.
We are especially interested in candidates from:
- Monticello
- White Heath
- Bement
- Cerro Gordo
- Seymour
- Mahomet
- Farmer City
- Other surrounding agricultural communities
Why Join Us?
- Earn strong seasonal income with overtime opportunities
- Support local farmers during harvest season
- Gain valuable agricultural and grain handling experience
- Work in a team-oriented environment
- Be part of an essential industry that helps feed America
Apply today to reserve your spot before harvest season begins. Multiple openings available.
Three Ways to Apply (Optional): (choose one)
- Resumes may be emailed to champaignil@expresspros.com (please use the Job Title in the subject line!)
- Call our office (217) 355-8500
- Visit our office at 1001 N. Mattis Avenue, Champaign IL, 61821
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Champaign, IL
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1001 North Mattis Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
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