agricultural equipment operators

The job specifications involve skilled farm labor for the purpose of performing seasonal duties associated with potato storage.

Preparing the potato storage facility begins prior to harvest each year.

Preparation duties will include, washing equipment, moving equipment, sterilizing the warehouse, performing minor construction repairs.

Potato storage will begin with the start of potato harvest in early September. Shipping of storage operations and loading potatoes out of storage occurs upon the completion of harvest, usually from late October/early November until all potatoes have been shipped out, around the middle 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

Operate a farm truck as necessary to haul crops from growing location to farm shed.

Operating a farm provided work pickup or service vehicle in order to drive to the field/farming location or to pickup/deliver parts to

the farming operation.

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 health and safety training

All tools will be provided at no cost