Packers and Packagers, Hand

Work description

Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality standards. Load hoppers to feed machines with products using forklifts suction gates, shovels, pitchforks, and other equipment. Weigh crop field containers, and record weights and other identifying information. Place products in containers according to grade. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel. Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing. Guide products to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. Monitor and report grain moisture and grades. Repair and maintain equipment, including replacing parts as needed. Maintain a clean and work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding facilities. Load semi trucks with hopper bottom trailers without over or under filling trailers, drive and deliver grain to market using semi trucks. Operate fans and other equipment to condition grain and control moisture levels assist in the management preservation of wildlife habitat on the farm during the migration of water fowl and deer, such as maintaining wire, removing debris, servicing, wetlands, controlling weed pressure, inspect and record wildlife population, maintain adequate levels in ponds and wetland reserve program. Perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forested areas, woodlands, wetlands. Must be able to speak and understand English.