Ag. Equipment Operator

Black Gold Farms; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking full-time, temporary Ag. Equipment Operators to work in East Grand Forks, MN. The role involves operating farm machinery, preparing for planting and harvesting, and ensuring quality control of potatoes. Applicants should be physically capable of outdoor work in various weather conditions. The employer offers guaranteed work, free housing, and covers transportation costs upon contract completion.

Benefits

Free housing

Transportation coverage

Tools provided

Qualifications

• Experience with potatoes and operating farm machinery.
• Physical ability for repetitive movements and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform duties related to receiving, planting, and harvesting potato seed.
• Operate potato seed handling equipment and maintain storage facilities.

Skills

Experience with potatoes

Operating farm machinery

Physical ability for repetitive movements

Tools

Forklifts

Bobcats

Job description

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Job Details

Need 2 full-time, temporary, seasonal Ag. Equipment Operators to work in East Grand Forks, MN, from 04/01/2025 to 08/31/2025. Work hours are 40 hrs./week, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In MN, hours over 48 per week are paid at time and a half. Starting Jan 1, 2024, employees earn paid sick and safe time at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours per year, with a minimum of 80 hours worked annually.

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare and perform duties related to receiving, planting, and harvesting potato seed.
2. Operate potato seed handling equipment such as pilers, forklifts, bobcats, seed treatment, and cutting machines.
3. Sort, grade, and handle potatoes manually and with equipment, ensuring quality and proper storage.
4. Apply seed treatments and notify supervisors of quality issues.
5. Maintain and clean storage facilities and equipment.
6. Perform basic farm maintenance and safety procedures.
7. Participate in safety and rights training.

Job Requirements

• Experience with potatoes and operating farm machinery like forklifts and bobcats.
• Physical ability for repetitive movements, walking, standing, and bending.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and possibly longer hours, including weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

Employer guarantees work for 3/4 of the contract period, provides free housing if needed, and covers transportation and subsistence costs upon contract completion. Tools are provided free of charge. Application process involves mailing or faxing a resume to specified contacts, with proof of legal work authority in the U.S. required.