Farm Worker
Central Grain LLC · England, AR
Employment period: 2026-11-17 to 2027-03-01
Hours per week: 56.0
Pay conditions
The wage rate offered to H-2A workers is $12.71/hr. Workers may receive salary increases and bonuses based on merit, skill, and/or experience at the sole discretion of the employer.
Job duties from the source
Monitor and maintain grain storage bins throughout the winter season, checking temperature and moisture sensors to detect spoilage, hot spots, or insect infestation; Operate aeration fans and control systems to regulate airflow and temperature within grain bins, adjusting settings based on weather conditions and grain condition; Climb bins and use probes or sampling equipment to pull grain samples from various depths for quality testing; Operate grain augers, conveyors, and bucket elevators to move grain between bins, trucks, and rail cars for shipment or further storage; Perform bin turning and grain transfer operations to equalize temperature and prevent moisture migration within stored grain; Inspect bins, roofs, and structures for leaks, damage, or pest entry points, and perform minor repairs as needed; Apply approved grain protectants or fumigants under supervision to control insects and mold in stored grain; Operate and maintain grain drying equipment, adjusting airflow and temperature to bring grain to safe storage moisture levels; Remove crusted, spoiled, or out-of-condition grain from bins, including manual shoveling and use of grain vacuums in confined bin spaces; Perform confined-space entry procedures to inspect, clean, and repair the interior of empty or partially empty bins; Sweep and clean bin floors, walls, and unload systems to remove residual grain and prevent cross-contamination between grain lots; Maintain accurate records of bin inventory, grain movement, temperatures, and moisture readings for reporting to supervisors; Load outbound grain shipments onto trucks or rail cars, ensuring correct weights and documentation; Perform routine maintenance on bin unload systems, augers, fans, and drying equipment, including greasing, belt replacement, and minor mechanical repairs; Shovel snow and clear ice from bin access points, walkways, and equipment to maintain safe winter working conditions; Perform winter-specific sanitation of bin interiors and unload equipment between grain lots to prevent contamination and mechanical buildup; Remove and dispose of grain identified as spoiled or out-of-condition during winter storage monitoring, and update inventory records to reflect losses and transfers; Report structural issues, equipment malfunctions, or grain condition concerns to supervisors immediately. Work schedules may vary, and employees may be assigned to rotating shifts, including evening or weekend work as needed. Duties may change during the workday depending on crop conditions, weather, and needs. Workers will perform a variety of general farm labor tasks as assigned, consistent with the job description and within the certified hours. Workers may not be required to work for more than the number of hours specified in the Job Order for a workday, or on the worker's day of religious observance or federal holidays.
Additional requirements
NONE.
Additional work locations are listed in the official order. Review its full itinerary.
Verification
H-2A disclosures
Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order
How to apply
Applicants should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the job specifications and the terms and conditions of employment before contacting the employer or seeking a referral. Only workers meeting all the qualifications for employment, who are able, willing, and qualified to perform the work, with or without reasonable accommodations, who are eligible for employment in the United States, and who are available at the time and place needed should be referred to the employer. All referrals from state workforce agencies must be sent to the employer by email and must include referral contact name, phone number, and email address if an email is available. Only the employer has hiring authority for these positions. Contact hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., ("Regular Business Hours"), except on federal holidays. Collect telephone calls will not be accepted directly from job applicants and persons inquiring about employment. The employer will interview applicants by phone and in person by appointment and job offers will be extended to qualified, eligible applicants. Telephone or in-person interviews will be at no cost to workers. Applicants, State Workforce Agency personnel, walk-ins, gate hires, etc. may call for an interview during regular business hours. If a job service office will be referring several applicants at the same time, it is requested that the employer be advised in advance so that sufficient time may be allowed to schedule interviews. Documentation of identity and employment authorization (original documents only) sufficient to complete an I-9 Form, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, must be in the possession of the worker at the time the worker reports for work and will be examined by the employer as a condition for completing the hiring process. Walk-in applicants whose pre-employment paperwork was completed at the time of hire must have a valid identity document when they report to work. No worker will be considered to have completed the hiring process, nor be permitted to start work, and/or occupy employer-provided housing, without completing an I-9 Form and presenting required documentation of identity and employment eligibility within the legally required time frames. Although the job holding office is not required to verify employment authorization documentation, the employer requests that the Employment Service staff apprise applicants that they will be required to provide documentary proof of work authorization to the employer.
Recruitment phone: +18709196644
Recruitment: lori@centralgrainllc.com