Packers and Packagers, Hand

H2ajobs; Holly Grove (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a general packer/hand packager in Arkansas to perform a variety of duties related to crop packing and quality control. Responsibilities include inspecting and sorting products, operating conditioning equipment, and handling materials with basic lifting tasks.

Role requires ability to understand English and willingness to work in potentially extreme conditions. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with occasional transportation assistance for shopping needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure crop quality and specs are met.
• Sift crops by color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, and quality.
• Operate grain conditioning tools and dryers to manage moisture content.
• Move materials using hand trucks, forklifts, and related equipment.

Skills

English speaking

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand such as: Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that crop quality and specifications are met; Sift according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage; Function and monitor grain conditioning tools to ensure efficient and safe conditioning to meet quality standards including running dryers to pull down moisture content; Use hand trucks, forklifts, suction gates, shovels, pitchforks, brooms; Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information; Place crops in containers according to grade; Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel; Discard inferior, diseased, rotten, or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers; Monitor and report grain grades; Maintain an organized work environment; Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team; Deliver grain as ports allow; Must be able to 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: 0 months

Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies. Follow instructions. 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. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license within 30 days following hire and obtain clean driving record to be able to operate company vehicle. Lift up to 10 lbs.