About this opportunity
Skyland Grain lists this Seasonal Cotton Gin Operations opportunity in olton, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join the Skyland Grain Team Today!With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers' co-op providing producers with the supplies and services their operations need to succeed today and in the future.About the PositionThe Seasonal Cotton Gin Operations position is responsible for assisting the cotton gin during cotton harvest. This position is a seasonal/temporary role. A description of the duties includes:Responsible for general labor duties which may include being assigned as a Ginner, Ginner Helper, Loader, Module Truck Driver, Cotton Press, Model Feeder, Cotton Yard maintenance and/or Gin Housekeeping. Some of these duties may include:Cotton Press responsibilities: Cutting bales, supervising bale handling equipment, and checking moisture content of bales and seed weightsModule Feeder responsibilities: Ensures work area is kept clean and keeps bale wrap, traps and other materials from getting into the disperser cylindersGinner responsibilities: Carefully watch for and immediately remove wads and trash from gin stand ribsCuts bales and checks seed weightsWatches for and immediately removes wads and trash from gin stand ribsKeeps stands operating at designed capacityAdjusts feed control for proper operationConstantly checks for irregularities, loose belts, hot-boxes, loose pulleys, etc.Check moisture content of cotton on feeder apron several times a dayImmediately report any irregularities that occur to the Ginner or Gin ManagerAssists with clean-upKnows and understands all equipment's power source and shut down locations;Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements;Understands and complies with all state and federal regulations;Complies to all company general gin safety rules;Responsible for prompt and regular attendance;Performs all other duties as assigned.Position RequirementsGeneral labor experience is preferred.Ability to work overtime and weekends required.This position requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally life up to 100 lbs.
Worksite address
olton, TX, 79064, US
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