farm laborer

H2ajobs; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in Iowa is seeking a Seasonal Packaging Operator to ensure seeds are labeled correctly and stored per customer instructions. You will work with location Supervisors and Management to maintain accurate labeling and proper storage for shipment.

Duties include tagging, lifting up to 68 lbs, standing for long periods, cleaning equipment, and maintaining an organized workspace. Forklift training to obtain an operator's certificate is required; housing is provided by the employer, with weekly

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 68 lbs.
• Willingness to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Label seed packages according to customer instructions.
• Lift and stack materials up to 68 lbs.
• Operate forklift to move materials and true bulk loads.
• Clean packaging equipment to maintain product integrity.
• Keep work area neat, clean, and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Packaging

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Seasonal Packaging Operator:

Seasonal Packaging Operator's work closely with location Supervisors and Management to ensure seed packages are properly and legibly labeled, are accurate according to customer instructions, and are accurately stored and shipped as needed. Essential job functions may include:

• Performing all work activities safely


• Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages as applicable


• Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time


• Standing to fill and close packaged product for extended periods of time


• Through cleaning of all packaging equipment to maintain product integrity


• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area

Successfully pass the forklift training and receive an operator's certificate

Remove package product from line and deliver to warehouse via forklift

Safely climb stairs and/or ladders

Prepare and clean (if needed) packaging materials to be used according to customer specifications. This would include boxes, bulk bags, and paper bags.

Operating fork truck to dump packaged material for true bulk loads.

Open box slide gate or untie MB bag to dump true bulk loads.

Assist with clean-ups in all areas.

Housing:

Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals:

Employer does not provide meals. Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dish washing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers.

Transport:

Employer provided transportation will be airplane, charter bus, employer operated vehicle, or other common means depending on the workers' country or State of origin. All common means of transportation will meet applicable safety standards and will abide by 20 CFR 655.122(h)(1) & (2). Continued

Experience wanted:

0 months

None