Potato Grader and Sorter

Johnson Farms · Walhalla, ND

Employment period: 2026-11-15 to 2027-04-01

Hours per week: 55.0

Pay conditions

Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $12.94 per hour.

Job duties from the source

Employees will perform duties in the potato warehouse such as loading trucks and railcars; sorting, grading, and disposing of rotten or poor-quality potatoes; stacking pallets of bagged potatoes; and operating a Bobcat around the warehouse as needed. They will also perform routine and preventive maintenance on potato grading and sorting equipment to ensure efficient and reliable operation throughout the season. This includes inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and repairing conveyor belts, rollers, motors, screens, and other mechanical or electrical components used in the grading process. Employees will monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during operation to minimize downtime and maintain quality standards. In addition to equipment maintenance, employees will also be responsible for the general upkeep and cleaning of the warehouse to ensure that the work area remains clean, safe, and well organized. This includes removing debris, sweeping and washing floors, organizing storage areas, and performing minor repairs to the facility as needed. Employees may also assist in the shipment process of farm products. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely at the discretion of the employer.

Additional requirements

Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, or walking.

Verification

H-2A disclosures

Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order

How to apply

Prospective applicants will be considered for employment by contacting the employer or hiring manager and showing proof that they meet the qualification/experience requirements. All applicants must apply directly to the employer during normal business hours of 8:00 am 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. In-person or phone interviews will be required. Applicants must call Rodger Johnson at (701) - 549 - 2456 prior to coming to the employers location to schedule an appointment. Applicants are NOT to come in for an interview without having scheduled an interview prior to arrival. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written proof establishing prior work experience. References may be contacted by employer to verify work experience. Workers should be notified of terms, conditions and nature of employment by the local employment office prior to referral. This notification will ensure applicants are able to review all information regarding employment, make an informed decision regarding the job, and compliance with disclosure requirements in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(q). Interstate and Intrastate candidates will be interviewed over the phone. Compliance screens of workers will be done using the following criteria: 1) confirm availability, qualifications, ability, and willingness to perform work described in work contract/agreement and confirm intention to work the entire season, 2) confirmation of full disclosure of all terms, conditions, and nature of work/job by local employment agency, 3) local workers confirm availability of reliable daily transportation to and from the job site for the entire season. Non local workers confirm availability of transportation to job site to begin work, 4) affirmative confirmation of legal qualifications to work in the US as described below. Workers who are reasonably able to return to their residence within the same day will not be provided with housing, subsistence and transportation. Employer will only complete the hiring process with workers who posses original identity and employment eligibility documents sufficient to complete USCIS Form I-9, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. This is to ensure that the employer is only hiring workers legally entitled to work in the United States. All new hires must complete the Form I-9, as required by IRCA, prior to their first day of work. Workers that cannot provide this documentation will not be allowed to work until it is provided.

Recruitment phone: +17015492456

Recruitment: jfarms@utma.com