Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job description

We are a fourth generation farm. We raise wheat, canola, sugar beets, dry edible beans, and red and yellow potatoes. We also operate a potato washplant and packing house that sizes, grades, and bags the potatoes we raise for sales. Employees will arrive in the fall (August-October) when we are about to begin harvest. Job duties will include driving truck, operating tractors, operating potato unloading equipment, including dirt removal equipment and pilers. Following harvest, potato washing and grading activities will begin (November-April). Employees will be responsible for assisting with packaging potatoes for shipment. This will include lifting 50lb bags and boxes of potatoes and stacking them on pallets, loading of potatoes onto railcars and semi trucks with forklifts, and general maintenance of the facility, such as cleaning. During the winter months (November-March) employees may also be asked to assist in the shop with maintenance on tractors, trucks, and implements. In the spring (April-June) employees will assist with planting by driving truck and operating tillage and/or planting equipment. Employer may provide pay increases for performance and experience at employer’s discretion.

***Please note that in 2023, we will be adjusting our starting date to August 15th to cover our entire crop season.

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license within 30 days of hire. Require 3 months experience.