Packers and Packagers, Hand

H2ajobs; Pana (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Illinois seeks agricultural production workers to inspect, grade, sort and store crops, while operating grain conditioning equipment to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include loading hoppers, moving grain with forklifts, maintaining clean facilities, and following safety procedures in a busy processing environment. Housing and meals are provided, with occasional transportation support.

Qualifications

• 3 months recent and verifiable experience in the listed duties.
• 3 months experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Class A Non-CDL license after hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, grade, and sort crops by color, species, size, appearance and quality.
• Operate grain conditioning equipment to meet quality standards.
• Load hoppers and transport grain using forklifts and trucks.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Grading and sorting crops

Forklift operation

Quality control

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Tools

Grain conditioning equipment

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. Workers must have or be able

obtain a Class A Non-CDL drivers license. Workers must 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. Winterize and repair equipment. 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.