Schemper Harvesting is currently hiring qualified individuals for the 2024 harvest season, beginning in May and finishing in November typically. Come join the "American Harvest" and gain exceptional agricultural experience! Class A CDL drivers with ag machinery experience necessary! Apply today!

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SCHEMPER HARVESTING PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT! If you are looking for an exciting career that allows you to travel throughout the Midwest, please apply today!
ATTENTION: Note that we do occasionally hire H2A workers. Please email resume to schemperharvesting@yahoo.com thank you!

What We're Looking For In Our Employees
Schemper Harvesting is a family-owned and operated custom harvesting business located in Holdrege, Nebraska. Every year we harvest from the Texas/Oklahoma state line and work our way north up to Montana and North Dakota during the summer months.  Our fall harvest takes place in Nebraska.  We are always appreciative of good help. We are constantly searching for young, dedicated, reliable, qualified employees with previous experience and a Class A CDL that we can train and work with daily to run all of the business equipment. These employees will have the best and most unique opportunity of a lifetime to see the Midwest and experience the "American Harvest!"  Included is on-the-job paid training and career development.  Employers like to see a full season or multiple seasons of harvest experience on a resume.
We like to choose employees who will take this responsibility as seriously as we do. The best crew members we have ever employed have been the ones who enjoy farming and went on harvest for the experience. The opportunity here to operate “big iron” and work on many different farm operations is outstanding. This is your chance to gain valuable truck driving and equipment experience while you work with like-minded individuals also interested in agriculture.

As harvesters, this is what is expected of you as a Schemper Harvesting employee:
  1. Self-motivated with an ability to work necessary hours to complete the job
  2. Have the willingness to learn, take instructions and practice safety 100%
  3. An exceptional work ethic, excellent work habits, honesty and responsibility
  4. Manners at all times and professional language — no use of profanity around customers, co-workers and others
  5. Skills that include patience, tolerance, cooperation, and teamwork
  6. DEDICATION TO A FULL SEASON OF HARVEST — TYPICALLY MAY THROUGH NOVEMBER - your dependability, self-discipline and dedication is appreciated
  7. Appreciate the opportunity and the chance to learn and gain valuable experience
  8. Communication skills including an ability to listen well, express ideas clearly and accept feedback


Requirements & Benefits
UNITED STATES CITIZEN — We are not currently certified to accept H-2A visas.  If you are an H2A worker, please email resume to schemperharvesting@yahoo.com.  Typically, all of our employees are United States citizens but occasionally we hire from other countries.  United States Citizens please apply online.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE — The nature of our business requires our employees to drive truck and have a Class A CDL. Employees will gain truck driving experience while we move from one location to the next throughout the harvest season.

DRIVING RECORD — A clean driving record is required for you to be employed.  Employee must be at least 18 years old and have a driver's license.














ROOM AND BOARD — Two meals (lunch and supper) per day are provided. Meals will be served at the campers or in the field when we are busy harvesting. Housing accommodations are also provided for our employees.  We have the best cooks and nice new campers!


















WORK WITH THE WEATHER —During harvest, Schemper Harvesting’s work is all dependent upon the weather. When the weather is good and we have the opportunity to work, we will be working. When the weather is not cooperative with our business we take the time to service our equipment and relax.






JOB WELL DONE — Schemper Harvesting is paid for a job well done. This is what we expect of our employees. If you have good work habits, are self-motivated, dependable, not afraid of working and would enjoy working with a family business, then Schemper Harvesting may be the employment opportunity for you.





How To Apply
If you meet the requirements above, please consider filling out an application. There are a few different ways to apply for employment with Schemper Harvesting.

ONLINE
Click on the link above that says "online application" to fill it out and send it electronically. This is our preferred method for receiving applications.

E-MAIL
Download the application above by clicking on "paper application", print it off, and fill it out in print handwriting. Scan the application and a copy of your driver's license and attach your resume (if available). Then send it to schemperharvesting@yahoo.com with "RE: employment" in the subject line. 


Schemper Harvesting Job Description (Harvest Help Wanted Advertisement)

Schemper Harvesting is a family-owned and operated custom harvesting business located in Holdrege, Nebraska. Every year we harvest from the Texas/Oklahoma state line and work our way north up to North Dakota and Montana during the summer months.  Our fall harvest takes place in Nebraska.  We are always appreciative of good help. We are constantly searching for young, dedicated, reliable, qualified employees with a Class A CDL (with endorsements Double/Triple Trailers, Tanker) and previous experience that we can train and work with daily to run all of the business equipment. These employees will have the best and most unique opportunity of a lifetime to see the Midwest and experience the "American Harvest!"  Full-time employees needed.  Competitive wages and room and board included.  Opportunity to earn monthly bonuses too.
We are currently searching for hardworking full-time employees (May – Nov) to add to our custom harvesting crew.  We use late model, up to date well maintained equipment.  We expect our equipment to be handled with the most professional care.  Honesty, dependability and professionalism are important qualities that we look for in our employees.  We expect excellent communication skills between all members of our crew.
Responsibilities Include
Employee will have responsibilities relating to all aspects of harvesting.  A few include equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and walk-around daily inspections.  This includes operating a combine, tractor grain cart and driving the trucks hauling grain and equipment.
Agriculture work can include working long hours especially when the weather is right.  Employee is also responsible for laundry and camper cleaning.
If interested, please submit an application online at www.schemperharvesting.com thank you!  -Schemper Harvesting

 Schemper pronounced SKEM-per