Potato Grader and Sorter

H2ajobs; Walhalla (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Walhalla, ND is seeking workers to load trucks and railcars, sort and grade potatoes, and dispose of rotten stock. You will stack pallets, operate a Bobcat, and perform routine maintenance on grading equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with kitchen facilities on site. Transportation reimbursement occurs after 50% of the contract; employer reserves the right to bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors.

Qualifications

• Two months of experience in related labor preferred.
• Ability to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Basic English literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and railcars; sort, grade, and dispose of rotten or poor-quality potatoes.
• Stack pallets of bagged potatoes and operate a Bobcat as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot grading equipment to minimize downtime.

Skills

English literacy

Drivers license

Manual labor

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Bobcat

Job description

Employees will perform duties in the potato warehouse such as loading trucks and railcars; sorting, grading, and disposing of rotten or poor-quality potatoes; stacking pallets of bagged potatoes; and operating a Bobcat around the warehouse as needed. They will also perform routine and preventive maintenance on potato grading and sorting equipment to ensure efficient and reliable operation throughout the season. This includes inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and repairing conveyor belts, rollers, motors, screens, and other mechanical or electrical components used in the grading process. Employees will monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during operation to minimize downtime and maintain quality standards.

In addition to equipment maintenance, employees will also be responsible for the general upkeep and cleaning of the warehouse to ensure that the work area remains clean, safe, and well organized. This includes removing debris, sweeping and washing floors, organizing storage areas, and performing minor repairs to the facility as needed. Employees may also assist in the shipment process of farm products. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely at the discretion of the employer.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Employees will be given time for lunch and break during the work day.

Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, or walking.