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 performing seasonal duties associated with potato storage.
Potato storage season starts post-harvest each year. Storage operations and loading potatoes out of storage occurs annually from late October/early November until all potatoes have been shipped out, around the beginning of May each year. Storage operations are not a year-round activity. Potatoes remain in their natural state while being stored and are not being processed during storage.
Performs basic equipment service/maintenance tasks on farm equipment used in storage operations
Operate potato storage equipment, including pilers, forklifts, bobcat, storage and washline equipment
Use equipment to load and unload potatoes from 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 spilled potatoes and other debris
Perform basic maintenance or repairs on farm facilities
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
Perform farm site cleaning
Report equipment repair needs to a supervisor
Notify supervisor of potato quality concerns
Perform general farm work as needed
Participate in required Know Your Rights and Responsibilities (KYRR) training
Participate in required health and safety training
All tools will be provided at no cost
Special Requirements
Experience working with potatoes is required. Experience operating a front end loader & forklift 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.
Employees must comply with standards set forth through the Global Good Agriculture Practices (GlobalGAP) & Fair Food Program. Workers will be trained on this program. Employees will be required to use an electronic time keeping system. Employees will be provided training and access to this system. Workers will be required and paid for attending safety related trainings and meeting.
The employer will follow and employees will be subject to a a progressive disciplinary process.