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Black Gold Farms Ag. Equipment Operator in East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Need 5 full time, temporary, seasonal Ag. Equipment Operators to work in East Grand Forks, MN. From: 04/22/2024 - 05/28/2024 Work: 40 hrs./week, Mon.-Fri. 8 hrs./day. 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of time and a half. Must Apply By:05/29/2024 JOB DESCRIPTION: Operate potato storage equipment, including pilers, forklifts, and bobcat. Use equipment to load and unload potatoes from storage bins. Operate equipment to move potatoes from storage bins and load potatoes on to trucks. Handle potatoes in a manner to ensure they are not damaged. Perform farm site cleaning and basic maintenance or repairs on farm facilities and equipment. Perform general farm work as needed. All tools will be provided at no cost. Participate in safety and orientation trainings. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) months experience working with potatoes. Able to lift 50 lbs. 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. No minimum education required. EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance; employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer. APPLICATION PROCESS: Mail or Fax resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-313, JO#14000938 Great Northern Building-12th Floor, 180 E Fifth St.Ste.1200 St Paul, MN 55101-1678. FAX: 651-297-7722 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Coordinator 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.