Grain Storage Facility Operator

H2ajobs; Canby (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Canby, Minnesota is seeking workers to operate tractors, grain handling equipment and related farm machinery. The role covers receiving, drying, storing and loading grain while maintaining quality and safety across varying weather and crop conditions.

Experience is modest (about 2 months) with basic English literacy and a valid driver’s license. Employment includes housing and meals provided; travel reimbursement after a defined period may apply.

Qualifications

• 2 months experience preferred
• Basic English literacy required
• Ability to operate various farm equipment and machinery

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, skid loaders, ATVs, grain trucks and other equipment
• Handle incoming, binned, and outgoing grain and supervise storage
• Dump grain and load rail cars or trucks; inspect grain for quality and moisture
• Maintain and repair farm facilities and equipment; sweep and clean areas
• Follow safety procedures and adapt duties based on weather or crop conditions

Skills

Driver's license

English literacy

Job description

Job requires the operation of tractors, skid loaders, ATVs, grain trucks, and other various equipment. Job requires handling incoming, binned, and outgoing grain; operating augers, grain conveying equipment, and grain dryers; receiving crop for drying and storage at grain storage facility; dumping grain and loading rail cars or trucks; cleaning grain spills; inspecting grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks; selecting flow pipes; setting trippers; selecting storage tanks to convey grain into storage or appropriate destination; maintaining the quality of grains; blending grains; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of facilities; sweeping and shoveling grain; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; and regularly servicing equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive sitting, walking, stooping, or bending. Random drug testing may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure a safe housing and work environment for all workers.