Packers and Packagers, Hand

Work description

We condition and dry approximately 1.75 million bushels of grain that requires assistance conditioning, packing and sorting, as well as driving semi trucks. Worker will perform job duties in connection with SOC code 53-7064. Job duties include grade and sort according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage; Operate and monitor grain conditioning tools to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality standards; Load and unload hoppers and containers with products using handtrucks, forklifts, suction gates, shovels, pitchforks, brooms; Weigh crop-filled 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 and to discard diseased or rotten products; Monitor and report grain moisture and grades; Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including storage areas and surrounding facilities; Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools. Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team; Load semi-trucks with hopper bottom trailers without over or underfilling trailers; drive and deliver grain to market using semi-trucks. Operate fans and other equipment to condition grain and control moisture levels. Remove snow and ice from buildings, structures and worksites. Must be able to speak and understand English.