Packers and Packagers

H2ajobs; Grafton (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in the United States seeks workers for seasonal potato storage and shipping operations. Primary duties include grading, sorting, cleaning, packing, handling, and preparing potatoes for shipment to first buyers while maintaining quality standards.

Workers will inspect potatoes for quality and remove defective product, and assist with moving potatoes through storage, grading, packing, and shipping. Experience: three months operating and maintaining agricultural handling equipment is

Qualifications

• Three months of experience operating and maintaining agricultural handling equipment.
• Ability to perform general farm labor and tolerate extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Grade, sort, clean, pack and prepare potatoes for shipment.
• Inspect potatoes for quality and remove defective product.
• Move potatoes through storage, grading, packing and shipping operations using equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and servicing of agricultural handling equipment.

Skills

Equipment experience

Tools

Agricultural handling equipment

Job description

Workers will perform seasonal agricultural duties associated with the employer's post harvest potato storage and shipping operations. Primary duties include grading, sorting, cleaning, packing, handling, and preparing the employer's stored potatoes for shipment to first buyers while maintaining product quality standards. Workers will inspect potatoes for quality and condition, remove defective product, sort and grade potatoes, place acceptable potatoes into appropriate containers or packaging, and assist with moving potatoes through storage, grading, packing, and shipping operations. Workers will operate agricultural handling equipment used to move, grade, sort, clean, pack, and prepare potatoes for shipment. Workers will perform routine cleaning, adjustments, servicing, and minor maintenance of agricultural handling equipment to maintain safe and proper operation. When post harvest activities permit, workers may perform routine servicing and maintenance of the employer's agricultural equipment used in potato production and harvest. Workers may perform general farm labor and winter farm chores supporting agricultural operations, including snow removal around farm buildings, potato storage facilities, equipment areas, and operational access areas. Three months of experience operating and maintaining agricultural handling equipment is required. Employer specific procedures, safety requirements, and equipment orientation will be provided after hire. All duties directly support the employer's seasonal potato farming operation. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

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).

Transport: Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced LevelPursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order.