Graders And Sorters, Agricultural Products
Black Gold Farms Inc
📍 Winamac, IN · Pulaski County
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26261-246013
- 📞 Phone: +1 (701) 402-2878
- ✉️ Email: seasonaljobs@blackgoldfarms.com
Employer instructions
Potential US workers may apply with the State Workforce Agency, through word-of-mouth, and other sources. All applicants should be thoroughly familiarized with the job specifications and terms and conditions of employment on the job order. Candidates must be able to physically perform all duties of the job. Candidates must fully complete a job application to be considered an applicant for the position. Workers meeting qualifications on the job order can be sent to seasonaljobs@blackgoldfarms.com. Prior to referral, each worker should either read or have read to them a copy of the Job Order and ensure they understand all the terms and conditions of employment as noted in the order. All workers should also be advised that they will be expected to work for the total period of employment as noted in the Job Order and should be available to work in any one of the listed activities at the discretion of the employer. Former employees who have worked with the company within the last 2 years do not need to complete an application.
Applications will be available at the Black Gold Farms worksite at 3636 County Rd 215 E, Winamac, IN 46996 from 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday (701-402-2878). Applicants can ask for the Office Administrator. The applicants will be interviewed at the worksite location by the manager, human resources, and/or a site supervisor. In the event the employer receives phone calls or walk-up workers interested in the job order, the employer must inform the worker of the job requirements and duties, must consider the worker for the job based on the worker's qualification, and must report the results in the final recruitment report submitted to the US Department of Labor.
✉️ Application email template in English
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Subject: Application for Graders And Sorters, Agricultural Products (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26261-246013
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
The job specifications involve skilled farm labor for the purpose of performing seasonal duties associated with potato storage.
Preparation duties will include, washing equipment, moving equipment, sterilizing the warehouse, performing minor construction repairs.
Storage operations are not a year-round activity. Potatoes remain in their natural state while being stored and are not being processed during storage. Upon the completion of storage, equipment must be disassembled, repaired, or routine maintenance conducted.
Performs basic equipment service/maintenance tasks on farm equipment used in storage operations.
Operate potato storage equipment, including pilers, forklifts, bobcat, storage and washline equipment.
Use equipment to load and unload potatoes from storage bins.
Operate equipment to move potatoes from storage bins to load out location.
Use equipment to load potatoes on to trucks.
Handle potatoes in a manner to ensure they are not damaged.
Removal and clean up of spilled potatoes and other debris.
Operating a farm provided work pickup or service vehicle in order to drive to the field/farming location or to pickup/deliver parts to the farming operation.
Perform basic maintenance or repairs on farm facilities.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
Perform farm site cleaning.
Report equipment repair needs to a supervisor.
Notify supervisor of potato quality concerns.
Perform general farm work as needed.
Participate in required health and safety training.
All tools will be provided at no cost.
Requirements
| Education | None required |
|---|---|
| Experience | 3 months |
| Other requirements | Driver's license required Lifting up to 50 lb Drug test |
Job qualifications for the position include experience operating a bobcat, forklift, tractors, washline equipment, and other general agriculture equipment. Experience required conducting basic maintenance on this equipment. 3 months experience performing these duties within the past 2 years. Employees must hold a drivers license (such as standard Class C) that allows them to operate a vehicle in the United States or be able to obtain one upon hire. Driving farm vehicles (pickups) may be required. A Motor Vehicle Report will be conducted on employees that will be driving. The employer will cover expenses related to the MVR.
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Weekly |
| Pay details | H-2A Wage Rate: $17.95 per hour |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Winamac, In) |
| Housing | The unit has 2 bedrooms. Each bedroom has 2 beds. 1 bathroom. There is 1 kitchen and common area per. Cooking and eating utensils will be provided. Unit will be furnished with all utilities paid by the employer. Additional furnishings include cooking, eating, bedding and other personal needs. If a female worker is hired, a separate bathroom & bedroom will be provided. Family housing is not available. Laundry expenses will be reimbursed. |
| Meals | The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities as a part of their housing unit so that workers may prepare their own meals. Cooking and eating utensils and food containers will be provided. The employer will also provide, on a weekly basis, transportation to assure workers have access to stores to purchase groceries and personal necessities. Meal deductions may and will only be made if provided kitchen facilities become unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. |
| Daily transportation | See Addendum C |
| Travel to the job | See Addendum C |
| Pay deductions | Employer will make the following deductions from workers wages: FICA, Medicare and income taxes as required by law; deductions for court ordered child support, health insurance should they choose to enroll, garnishments & liens according to individual circumstances, all as required by law; cash advances on future pay earnings; replacement or repair costs if a worker found to have been responsible for damage to housing or furnishing other than caused by normal wear and tear; loss of equipment; & any other deductions authorized in writing in advance by the employee. Meal deductions may be made if provided kitchen facilities become unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. Meal deductions will not exceed the minimum published DSR rate. No deductions, not required by law, will be made that brings the worker's hourly earnings below the higher of the federal minimum wage or state minimum wage. |
| Case number | JO-A-300-26261-246013 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (45-2041.00) |
| Posted | Oct 16, 2026 |