Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse

H2ajobs; Delhi (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs is hiring for a grain handler at a Louisiana grain storage facility. You will receive crop for drying and storage, dispose of spoiled grain, and load/unload grain into trucks while keeping it level. You will operate augers and conveyors and monitor moisture levels.

You will also prepare scale tickets, shovel grain difficult to remove by automation, and keep the work area clean while adhering to safety protocols. English is required; housing and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months of recent, verifiable grain handling experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Drug test may be required per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Receive crop for drying and storage.
• Dispose of spoiled grain.
• Load and unload grain into trucks while keeping grain level.
• Operate augers and grain conveying equipment.
• Monitor grain moisture levels.
• Prepare scale tickets.
• Shovel grain to remove material not removable by conveyors.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Grain handling

Safety protocols

English speaking

Loading/unloading

Tools

Conveyors

Augers

Job description

Job duties include receiving crop for drying and storage at grain storage facility; disposing of spoiled grain; loading and unloading grain into trucks while keeping grain level; operating augers and grain conveying equipment; monitoring grain moisture levels; preparing scale tickets; and Shovel grain to remove grain that cannot be removed by automatic conveyor equipment. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding facilities. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team. Must speak and understand English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 3 months

Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a drug test at no cost to the worker and be subject to the employers drug free and alcohol free workplace policy including testing protocols. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.