Agricultural Equipment Operators
Employer
3636 County Rd 215 E
Winamac, IN 46996
United States
Job description
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.
Special Requirements
Job qualifications for the position include experience operating a bobcat, forklift, conveyers, and other general agriculture equipment. Experience is required in grading potatoes. 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.