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Gin Operator

  • Clover Leaf Gin, Inc.
  • Donalsonville, GEORGIA
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Source last checked: 10/8/2026

Job summary

Agricultural equipment operator (tractor driver)

Pay
$16.49 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
11/1/2026 to 12/24/2026
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 3 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$16.49 / hour
Positions offered
34 positions
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
11/1/2026
Contract end
12/24/2026
Visa type
H-2A
Address
3207 US Hwy 84
ZIP code
39845
Hours per week
60

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Crops/Commodities:
  • Cotton.
  • Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
  • Operate ginning equipment, including but not limited to: bale hoisters, skid steers, forklifts cotton module feeders, and mote press. Notify supervisor of any thing out of ordinary. Assist gin operator with repairing and lubricating equipment, clearing blockages, cleaning lint filters, refilling supplies, sweeping floors, removing trash buildup, and picking up cotton on yard.
  • Operate module feeder . Load cotton module to feeders, feed wires on press, untarp modules, move bales from press to bale slab. Tie, tag and bag cotton and mote bales. Secure cotton with ties. Remove cotton samples for quality inspection. Use hoister to load cotton and mote bales onto vehicles for transport.
  • Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs.
  • Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates.
  • Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
  • Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
  • Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.
  • Employer-paid post-hire random, upon suspicion, and post-accident drug testing required.
  • Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.
  • Job opportunity is Skill Level II. Workers must be able to perform all primary duties independently and without close supervision.
  • Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have a paid lunch break.
  • The employer will offer 2 shifts per 24 hours with an paid lunch break Monday through Saturday:
  • (Shift 1) 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • (Shift 2) 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
  • TERMINATION.

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Agricultural equipment operator (tractor driver)
Experience required
Yes
Minimum experience
3 months of experience

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks including agricultural field work. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26230-175467
Case status
Certification issued

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