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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

120

Job Duties:

Crops: Potatoes, Grains, Hay, straw, alfalfa We need seasonal employees to assist with all aspects of raising these crops. These duties include the ability to operate heavy equipment independently (over 200 HP) to function as a harvest and planting season operator for a variety of crops, must be able to operate a manual transmission, drive a tractor while loading potatoes in potato truck during harvest, must be PTO trained, must be able to maintain equipment including fluid checks and routine equipment checks. Employees must have the ability to understand implements and appropriate maintenance, safely hook and unhook implements, preferred previous Green Star GPS experience in a John Deer 8000 series or higher with knowledge of hydraulic functions. Employees must be able to work a varying schedule, including short notice of reporting to work and long hours. Must be able to work cooperatively with others to finish tasks. Drive and control farm equipment to till soil and to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. Tractor driving is a solitary activity. Must be able to take direction at the beginning of the shift, operate slowly, asking for advice when needed, with a very high quality of work. Must be able to understand the end results desired and to work with the farm director or manager to achieve them. Employees will be responsible for keeping the equipment and tractor in safe working order including regular maintenance and informing manager when something needs fixed. Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections of all equipment every day. Employees are subject to fluctuating temperatures that range from very cold to very hot. Job will include other duties as assigned.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 50 pounds frequently, bend, crawl, stoop, stand, sit, walk, reach, climb without limitations, climb on and off equipment, and use both hands and feet, without limitations. Require all employees to obtain a regular drivers license upon arrival before starting work and require 3 months of farming experience working with crops (potatoes or grains or alfalfa). Workers that have previous Green Star GPS experience in a John Deer 8000 series or higher with knowledge of hydraulic functions will be given preference.

Number of Hours Per Week:

45

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

J & W Walker Farms, Inc.

Location:

Malin, OR 97632

Worksite

Address:

30203 Micka Road, Malin, OR 97632

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25353-496726

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$15.51 (H-2A Workers)

Date Posted:

1/20/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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