Graders And Sorters
Black Gold Farms Inc
📍 Delhi, LA · Franklin Parish
- ✔ Vivienda ofrecida
- ✔ Transporte diario
Cómo postularse
Contacte directamente al empleador. En inglés, diga el puesto y el número de caso. Número de caso: JO-A-300-26303-332462
- 📞 Teléfono: +1 (701) 402-2878
- ✉️ Correo: seasonaljobs@blackgoldfarms.com
Instrucciones del empleador
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 for the duration of the contract. Candidates must fully complete a job application to be considered an applicant for the position. The State Workforce Office should refer workers meeting qualifications on the job order to seasonaljobs@blackgoldfarms.com. Previous employees who have worked with the employer within the past 2 years do not need to complete a new application for employment.
Applications will be available at Black Gold Farms 2305 Highway 17, Delhi, La. 71232 from 8:30am- 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants can ask for the office administrator. Applicants can call (701) 402-2878.
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 offer, 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. Unsolicited applications or applications submitted outside of the referral process outlined in this job order will not be considered. Incomplete applications, missing required information, or failure to provide requested documentation may result in the application not being processed.
✉️ Modelo de correo en inglés para postularse
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Subject: Application for Graders And Sorters (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26303-332462
Qué va a hacer
Texto original en inglés, tal como se registró en el Departamento de Trabajo.
Place sweet potatoes in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
Weigh sweet potatoes or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
Discard inferior or defective sweet potatoes or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
Grade and sort sweet potatoes according to factors such as color, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
Record grade or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
Inspect sweet potatoes on the line and remove bad, damaged, or off-grade product according to quality standards.
Work closely with Quality Control to understand sweet potatoes grade requirements and adjust sorting as needed.
Watch for changes in product quality and report issues (disease, excessive damage, foreign material) to the Team Lead or Quality Control.
Maintain consistent pace and attention to detail to prevent bad product from entering finished packs.
Assist other team members as needed to prevent backups and keep the line running smoothly.
Keep the grading area, floor, and surrounding work area clean, free of excess product, trash, and tripping hazards.
Package sweet potatoes for shipment, such as wrapping pallets. Ensure finished product is secure for storage or shipment.
Keep coolers, storage areas, and staging areas organized so product can be located and rotated easily. Keep stacking areas, box-building areas, and nearby walkways clean and organized.
Support general plant operations such as sweeping, picking up loose product, and helping where extra hands are needed.
Stack boxes and finished sweet potato product on pallets as needed to meet production and shipping requirements. Lift 40 pound boxes overhead.
Help with box and bin building (inbox/outbox building) and supplying empty packaging to the line.
Assist with moving product, materials, and supplies by hand or pallet jack as directed.
Safely operate forklifts to move packaging materials and finished product to and from production, storage, and loading areas.
Perform basic forklift maintenance such as daily inspections, checking fluids, reporting issues, and scheduling repairs with management or maintenance when needed.
Communicate with team leads, loaders, and the pack shed manager to help keep product flowing smoothly.
Keep the forklift, dock, and immediate work area clean, organized, and free of debris at all times.
Follow all safety rules and use required personal protective equipment.
Sweet potatoes will remain in their natural state while in storage and being packaged.
Sweet potato storage and packaging is owned by the farmer and employee's are handling the farmer's sweet potatoes a majority of the time.
A single employee may be asked to drive other employees to/from work. A standard (i.e. Class C) drivers license is required for one individual. These duties will account for less than 5% of the person's time.
All tools provided at no cost.
Requisitos
| Estudios | No se exigen |
|---|---|
| Experiencia | 2 meses |
| Otros requisitos | Necesita licencia de conducir Cargar hasta 50 lb (23 kg) |
2 months experience operating conveyers, packaging equipment, (fillers, forklifts, stacking, pallet jacks). Position requires extensive walking and walking while pushing, carrying, or pulling heavy objects. Workers must also be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Extensive standing while grading sweet potatoes is required. Employees must be able to watch a moving conveyer belt and articulate both arms, hands, and fingers simultaneously. Must be able to distinguish colors. Must have good eyesight to determine sweet potato quality. Experience with sweet potato quality standards. Work required in extreme temperatures that fluctuate. Must be able to follow direction as provided by a supervisor. Employees must be able to perform the duties and meet the physical requirements of the job for the duration of the contract. One person may be asked to drive a passenger vehicle and hold a standard (i.e. class C) drivers license. Employer will accept applicants without a drivers license.
Beneficios y condiciones
| Horario | 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Pago | Weekly |
| Información del salario | H-2A wage rate is $9.14 per hour |
| Tipo de vivienda | Rental or public accommodations (Winnsboro, La) |
| Vivienda | Housing listed above is a 55 room facility that has two on-site laundry facilities as well as a separate dining/cooking facility on the grounds. The facility operates within housing and fire marshal codes. Housing Location: 3520 Front Street Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295 Interstate I-20 Exit 138 - US Highway 425 South (From Texas take a right - From Mississippi take left) Travel 20 miles. Facility is located on the right side of the street. |
| Comidas | 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. If workers choose to have three meals provided the cost per day is $16.78. A staffed kitchen prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast/dinner are served at the facility. |
| Transporte diario | See addendum C |
| Viaje hasta el trabajo | See addendum C |
| Descuentos del salario | 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. A higher hourly wage may be offered for candidates exceeding qualifications or based on merit. |
| Número de caso | JO-A-300-26303-332462 |
|---|---|
| Ocupación oficial | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (45-2041.00) |
| Publicado el | 3 nov 2026 |