Agricultural Equipment Operators
Employer
721 Gateway Drive NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
United States
Job description
The job specifications involve skilled farm labor for the purpose of preparing for and performing seasonal duties associated with potato harvesting.
Conducts pre-operation inspections and performs basic equipment service/maintenance tasks on farm equipment.
Operate potato harvesting equipment, including tractors, harvesters, wind rowers, crop carts, pilers, forklifts, bobcat, storage and washline equipment.
Use equipment to load potatoes into storage bins.
Operate equipment to move potatoes from storage bins to load out location.
Use equipment to load potatoes on to trucks.
Handle potatoes in a manner to ensure they are not damaged.
Removal and clean up of harvest debris.
Perform basic maintenance or repairs on farm facilities.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform farm site cleaning, including truck and trailer cleaning.
Report equipment repair needs to a supervisor.
Notify supervisor of potato quality concerns.
Perform general farm work as needed.
All tools will be provided at no cost.
Special Requirements
Experience working with potatoes is required. 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, and potentially wet, or dry/dusty conditions. Due to the complexity of the weather and harvesting conditions, workers may be requested to work long days, as well as Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays, depending on the field conditions, crop yields, customer demands, and weather conditions. Therefore, hours above 40 hours per week may be offered, but are not guaranteed and are voluntary to be worked by the employee.