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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

8

Job Duties:

The job specifications involve skilled farm labor for the purpose of preparing for and performing duties of potato harvesting. Conducts pre-operation inspections and performs basic service/maintenance tasks. Operate potato harvesting equipment, including tractors, harvesters, wind rowers, crop carts, pilers, forklifts, bobcat and washline equipment. Handle potatoes in a manner so they are not damaged. Removal and clean up of harvest debris. Perform routine and basic repair work on farm equipment in field. Calibrate equipment as necessary. Unloading, grading, sizing, of potatoes Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures Conduct thorough and accurate pre-operation inspections on agricultural equipment, including farm trucks. Safely and correctly drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools. Perform duties in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques. Attach trailers. Safely and correctly loading/unloading of hoppers, containers, trailers with potatoes. Use front end loaders or conveyers to unload potatoes. Ensure all equipment is in good condition prior to operation. Report any concerns to a manager. Operate equipment to ensure potatoes are correctly and evenly distributed in the trailer. Weigh crop-filled containers at the farm location, record weights and other identifying information as required. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Follow driving instructions to and from the growing location. Communicate with field & farm employees in a courteous, professional manner. Perform general farm work as needed. Full time supervision is provided and all tools are provided at no cost. Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during work shift. Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, and reach, in the performance of job function. Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed. Must be able to pass random and required drug and alcohol tests. Drug screening and Motor Vehicle Report is conducted post-offer, post-hire, can be random and is at no cost to the worker. Drug testing is required due to operation of equipment that can be dangerous if operating while impaired.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Job qualifications for the position include experience operating a bobcat, forklift, tractors, washline equipment, and other general agriculture equipment. 3 months experience performing these duties within the past 2 years. Employees must hold a drivers license (such as standard Class C) that allows them to operate a vehicle in the United States or be able to obtain one upon hire. Driving farm field trucks over 26,000 pounds will be required. A Motor Vehicle Report will be conducted on employees that will be driving. The employer will cover expenses related to the MVR. A drug test will be conducted post hire, paid for by the employer, for employees that will be driving.

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:

Sturgis, MI 49091

Worksite

Address:

69331 Klinger Lake Road, Sturgis, MI 49091

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26127-880479

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

H-2A wage rate is $16.15 per hour

Date Posted:

5/12/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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