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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

The job specifications involve skilled farm labor for the purpose of performing seasonal duties associated with potato storage. Potato storage season starts post-harvest each year. Storage operations and loading potatoes out of storage occurs annually from late October/early November until all potatoes have been shipped out, around the beginning of May each year. Storage operations are not a year-round activity. Potatoes remain in their natural state while being stored and are not being processed during storage. Performs basic equipment service/maintenance tasks on farm equipment used in storage operations Operate potato storage equipment, including pilers, forklifts, bobcat, storage and washline equipment Use equipment to load and unload potatoes from storage bins Operate equipment to move potatoes from storage bins to load out location Use equipment to load potatoes on to trucks Handle potatoes in a manner to ensure they are not damaged Removal and clean up of spilled potatoes and other debris Perform basic maintenance or repairs on farm facilities Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures Perform farm site cleaning Report equipment repair needs to a supervisor Notify supervisor of potato quality concerns Perform general farm work as needed Participate in required Know Your Rights and Responsibilities (KYRR) training Participate in required health and safety training All tools will be provided at no cost

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Experience working with potatoes is required. Experience operating a front end loader & forklift is required. Repetitive movements, extensive pushing, and pulling, extensive walking, standing, bending and stooping will be required. Work may be required outdoors when temperatures can vary from very hot to very cold, and potentially wet, or dry/dusty conditions. Employees must comply with standards set forth through the Global Good Agriculture Practices (GlobalGAP) & Fair Food Program. Workers will be trained on this program. Employees will be required to use an electronic time keeping system. Employees will be provided training and access to this system. Workers will be required and paid for attending safety related trainings and meeting. The employer will follow and employees will be subject to a a progressive disciplinary process.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Black Gold Farms Inc

Location:

East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Worksite

Address:

721 Gateway Drive NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24236-290074

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Overtime at time and a half will be offered after 48 hours worked in a work week according to state law ($27.75)

Date Posted:

9/9/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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