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.