Agricultural Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Hickory Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Arkansas is seeking workers to operate rice mill machinery, including cleaning, processing and bagging rice. The role requires handling a forklift and assisting with loading and unloading bagged rice.

You will work on-site with employer-provided housing and meals, and transportation reimbursement under H-2A guidelines. Experience is welcome but not mandatory; around 2 months is noted as desired. The position emphasizes safety and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• 2 months of experience in rice processing or related industry.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Familiar with cleaning and maintenance routines.

Responsibilities

• Operate rice mill machinery to clean, process and bag rice.
• Operate forklift to move bags and materials.
• Load and unload bagged rice as part of daily tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and worksite.

Skills

Rice mill machinery operation

Forklift operation

Loading and unloading bags

Equipment cleaning and upkeep

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Operating rice mill machinery which consists of the cleaning, processing and bagging of rice.

Operating forklift.

Load and unload bagged rice.

Daily activities include job duties like cleaning and incidental upkeep of equipment and worksite.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Housing provided to the workers have fully equipped kitchens where they can prepare and cook their own meals three times a day. The kitchens are fully functional and equipped with appliances such as stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher - all in working condition. The kitchen is equipped with the necessary utensils for prepping and cooking food. Adequate sinks with the warm and cold water under pressure. The employer will ensure that workers have access to a grocery store at least once a week to purchase their own food/produce. Workers have access to vehicles to drive themselves to the grocery stores from the house to the stores and back.

Transport: The Employer will, as per H2A regulations, reimburse the worker for travel cost, including daily subsistence rates stipulated at the time, from the worker’s place of residence to the workplace, and upon contract completion, from the workplace back to the worker’s place of residence at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charge for the distance involved, for example return bus and or airfare.

Experience wanted: 2 months

See Addendum C