Packers and Packagers, Hand

H2ajobs; Doland (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to participate in inspection, grading and sorting of crops and to operate grain conditioning equipment to meet quality standards.

You will load hoppers, weigh products, monitor moisture/grades and help ensure safe, efficient processing. Housing and meals are provided, with weekly transport to stores when needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow safety instructions and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, grade and sort crops by color, species, size and appearance.
• Operate grain conditioning equipment to ensure quality.
• Load hoppers and feed machines with products; use forklifts and related equipment.
• Weigh products or estimate weight and monitor moisture and grades.
• Keep work areas clean and organized, follow safety protocols.
• Load trailers and transport grain to market with trucks.
• Adhere to quality standards and report issues promptly.

Skills

English language

Job description

Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, and storage of crops, Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage. Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality standards. Load hoppers to feed machines with products, using forklifts, suction gates, shovels, pitchforks and other equipment. Place products in containers according to
grade. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel. Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing and shipping. Guide products to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. monitor and report grain moisture and grades. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding facilities. Remove snow from work areas as needed. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team. Load semi’s with hopper bottom trailers without over or underfilling trailers; drive and deliver grain to market using semi-trucks. 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: 2 months

Two (2) months of 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 random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.