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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

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. • Applying seed treatment to the potato seed. • Cleaning potato storage bins. • 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 basic repairs to seed preparation equipment. • Load potato seed into transport equipment. • Monitor seed while it is waiting to be planted. • Operate a standard class vehicle to pick-up or deliver parts to the field. • Operate a standard class vehicle to drive co-workers to/from work or for personal needs as required. • 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:

3 months experience within the past 2 years operating and performing maintenance on agriculture equipment, including bobcat, forklift, conveyers, washlines, tractors, tillage, irrigation & other general agriculture equipment. 3 months experience working with potatoes, including grading is required. A standard operators drivers license, or ability to obtain one immediately upon hire will be required of one employee on the contract. 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, windy, dusty, and potentially wet conditions.

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:

Winamac, IN 46996

Worksite

Address:

3636 County Rd 215 E, Winamac, IN 46996

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25356-501384

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/2/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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