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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

1

Job Duties:

The job specifications involve agricultural equipment operation and general farm labor for the purpose of preparing the farm's potato seed for spring planting season. This is a temporary need for employees during the planting season for the farm. The potato seed needs to be unloaded, graded, sized, cut, treated, and suberized prior to planting. This process involves operating conveyers, unloaders, bobcats, forklifts, seed treatment machines and seed cutting machines. Other responsibilities include sorting, sizing and grading potatoes by hand, including sorting out green, rotten or other low quality potatoes as they pass on a conveyor. Cleaning potato storage bins. Applying seed treatment to the potato seed. Notify supervisor of any potato quality issues. Use bobcat to unload seed potatoes or to move them around the farm. Find proper location for potatoes and use bobcat to move potatoes to its designated areas. Ensure that all potatoes are placed in the right place and do not mix with one another. Report any equipment repair needs to the supervisor. Conduct repairs to seed preparation equipment. Load potato seed into transport equipment. Monitor seed while it is waiting to be planted. Report any issues to supervisor. General site cleanup and general farm work is included as part of the position. 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:

Minimum 3 months experience conducting potato seed cutting and seed handling for planting. 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. Due to the complexity of the weather and planting conditions, workers may be requested to work longer than 7 hours per day, as well as Saturdays, Sundays, and/or Federal holidays. This is dependent on field planting conditions, potato seed availability, and potato seed condition. Therefore, hours above 40 hours per week may be offered, but not guaranteed, and are voluntary. A higher wage rate may be offered based on experience and or merit.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Black Gold Farms Inc

Location:

Sturgis, MI 49091

Worksite

Address:

69331 Klinger Lake Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25010-610477

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/21/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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