Packers and Packagers

Harley Kingsbury Co Inc · Grafton, ND

Employment period: 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-26

Hours per week: 50.0

Pay conditions

Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $18.64 per hour

Job duties from the source

Workers will perform seasonal agricultural duties associated with the employer's post harvest potato storage and shipping operations. Primary duties include grading, sorting, cleaning, packing, handling, and preparing the employer's stored potatoes for shipment to first buyers while maintaining product quality standards. Workers will inspect potatoes for quality and condition, remove defective product, sort and grade potatoes, place acceptable potatoes into appropriate containers or packaging, and assist with moving potatoes through storage, grading, packing, and shipping operations. Workers will operate agricultural handling equipment used to move, grade, sort, clean, pack, and prepare potatoes for shipment. Workers will perform routine cleaning, adjustments, servicing, and minor maintenance of agricultural handling equipment to maintain safe and proper operation. When post harvest activities permit, workers may perform routine servicing and maintenance of the employer's agricultural equipment used in potato production and harvest. Workers may perform general farm labor and winter farm chores supporting agricultural operations, including snow removal around farm buildings, potato storage facilities, equipment areas, and operational access areas. Three months of experience operating and maintaining agricultural handling equipment is required. Employer specific procedures, safety requirements, and equipment orientation will be provided after hire. All duties directly support the employer's seasonal potato farming operation. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.

Additional requirements

Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced LevelPursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order.

Verification

H-2A disclosures

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

How to apply

Applicants for this job can apply in several ways: Online by emailing the specified address with the ETA case number in the subject line, through State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), or by walking into the employers office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CDT). SWAs must explain job conditions and requirements before referring applicants. All applicants must be available for the full season, physically capable, legally authorized to work in the U.S., have transportation to the job site (which will be reimbursed), and must fully understand the jobs terms. Each worker must fill out a Form I-9 within 3 days of starting to verify their employment eligibility, per federal law. The employer follows all federal regulations, including 20 CFR 653.501, when hiring. They retain final say over who is hired and will pay the highest wage requiredbased on Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) or state minimum wage, depending on housing provisions and skill level. Workers receiving free housing may be paid a lower hourly wage that includes a housing credit, as permitted by the Department of Laborno additional deductions for housing can be made.

Recruitment phone: +17015202430

Recruitment: seasonaljobs@crewhub.pro