Farm Workers

H2ajobs; Endeavor (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in Wisconsin Endeavor seeks workers for a production-line role to grade and pack potatoes and onions, using hand and mechanized equipment. Duties include sorting by color, size and appearance, weighing, and preparing product for shipment, with strict quality control under supervisor directions.

Applicants should have at least 2 months of general farm work experience, good hand dexterity, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Two months of general farm work experience.
• Must have good hand and finger dexterity.
• Ability to differentiate colors, textures and product attributes.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Grade, size, and sort product by hand or with mechanized equipment.
• Bag and pack product for shipment or storage.
• Perform quality control on inbound/outbound loads.
• Record weight and grade and transfer products to storage areas.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and operate equipment properly.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Color/size grading

Ability to follow instructions

Machine operation basics

Teamwork

Tools

Bagging machines

Bin feeders

Box machines

Labeling machines

Forklifts

Job description

Crops/Commodities: Potatoes and Onions.

Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Work on production line to grade and pack product by hand or with mechanized equipment, including but not limited to bagging machines, bin feeders, box machines, labeling machines, regular and high stacking forklifts. Grade, size, and sort product according to color, shape, size, appearance, feel, and/or quality, in accordance with supervisor's instructions and employer standards. Inspect products for damage/defects and discard inferior products and foreign matter. Place product in bins/trays and other containers according to grade and mark grades on containers pursuant to supervisor's instructions. Weigh products and record weight and/or grade. Prepare product for shipment to market or storage. Perform quality control on inbound/outbound loads. Follow quality control standards and production procedures. Handle product carefully to prevent damage. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Palletize and stack boxes/containers. Move product to storage areas and/or loading areas to prepare for shipping. Keep material and product records accurately. Assist with regular maintenance on equipment. Clean/sanitize workstation and equipment. Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Must be able to differentiate colors, textures, and other attributes of product to distinguish varieties and identify defects. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.

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 dishwashing 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. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Transport: Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. Workers responsible for securing inbound transportation arrangements. For non-local workers, employer reimburses reasonable travel costs (transportation, daily subsistence, and lodging if applicable), at least-cost economy-class rates, from the place worker departed to the employer’s place of employment.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Two months of experience in general farm work performing the same or similar duties described in the job duties of this application. Work requires repetitive movements, standing for long periods of time and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying and loading up to 50lbs. and working at heights of 5 ft. on the grading line.