Packers and Packagers, Hand

H2ajobs; Nashua (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a worker to separate and grade grain products, operate conditioning equipment, and manage product flow to ensure quality standards are met. You will load hoppers, use forklifts and other tools to feed machines, and weigh or estimate product weight while discarding defective materials.

The role requires following safety protocols, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating with the team to move grain to market using suitable vehicles. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in grain processing or related manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Separate product by color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality.
• Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to meet quality standards.
• Unload and feed machines using hoppers; use forklifts, gates, shovels, and other equipment.
• Weigh products or estimate weight; sort and discard inferior or foreign material.
• Guide product flow through machines and discard diseased or rotten items.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area; perform equipment and facility cleaning.
• Load trailers and transport grain to market; ensure safe and compliant operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Separate product 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. Operate fans and dryers to maintain proper moisture level and quality. 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 condition. Maintain a 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: 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.