Packers and Packagers, Hand

H2ajobs; Valentine (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport support

Job summary

H2ajobs in Valentine, Nebraska, seeks a Packer and Packager to operate grain conditioning equipment and manage loading, packing, and quality checks. You will feed machines with products using forklifts, weigh or estimate weights, discard defects, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

This role includes housing and meals provided, plus weekly transport support. Two months of relevant experience required; valid driver’s license after hire; able to lift 50 lbs; random drug testing may occur.

Qualifications

• Two months of recent and verifiable experience for the listed duties.
• Must be able to obtain a driver’s license after hire and have a clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to meet quality standards.
• Load hoppers to feed machines using forklifts and other tools.
• Place products in containers according to grade and weigh or estimate weight.
• Discard inferior products and foreign matter; separate for processing.
• Guide products to regulate flow; discard diseased or rotten items.
• Monitor grain moisture and grades; screen for foreign matter.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and cleaning duties.
• Load finished product onto trucks and drive to market as required.
• Operate fans and dryers to control moisture levels and document changes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Grain conditioning

Safety awareness

Job description

Worker will be performing job duties related to SOC code 53-7064 Packer and Packager, job duties will include but not be limited to: 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, 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. Screen products to remove foreign or undesirable matter. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding facilities. Remove snow and ice 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 and drive to market. Operate fans and dryers to maintain proper moisture levels, document changes moisture and grade levels.

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.