Hogger (Potato Loader)

Hogger (Potato Loader) – Night Shift

Company: Ag Express
Locations: Burley & Twin Falls, Idaho
Shift: Night Shift

Job Summary

Ag Express is looking for dependable, safety-minded Hoggers (Potato Loaders) to join our night shift operations in Burley and Twin Falls, Idaho.

The Hogger operates specialized potato-handling equipment, including Spudnik and Double L machinery, to scoop potatoes from storage piles and load them onto belt trailers for transport. This position is also responsible for maintaining clean and orderly grower storages, scraping floors, and operating tractors, loaders, and other equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Spudnik, Double L, or similar potato-loading equipment to scoop potatoes from storage piles and load them onto belt trailers.
• Maintain a steady and efficient flow of potatoes while taking care to minimize product damage.
• Scrape storage floors during loading operations to keep work areas clean, safe, and accessible.
• Operate a scraper tractor, loader, or similar equipment to clean floors, move material, and support potato-loading operations.
• Help keep grower storage facilities in good condition, including cleaning up after loading operations and taking care not to damage floors, walls, doors, equipment, or other property.
• Leave grower storages and work areas clean and orderly when loading is completed.
• Coordinate with truck drivers and other crew members to keep trucks moving and minimize loading delays.
• Safely maneuver equipment around trucks, conveyors, storage walls, and other equipment.
• Monitor loading and scraping equipment and report mechanical or operational problems promptly.
• Perform basic pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
• Keep equipment clean and ready for the next shift or job.
• Follow Ag Express safety procedures and grower requirements at all times.
• Work efficiently to keep hauling operations on schedule.
• Perform other agricultural, equipment-operating, and potato-handling duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating potato-handling, agricultural, or heavy equipment is preferred.
• Experience operating Spudnik, Double L, tractors, or loaders is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate machinery in potato storage and loading environments.
• Ability to judge clearances and safely operate equipment in confined storage areas.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate with truck drivers and other crew members.
• Dependable and able to report to work consistently and on time.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work night shifts and extended hours when needed.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on agricultural position. Employees work in and around potato storage facilities, trucks, belt trailers, tractors, loaders, conveyors, and other moving equipment. Working conditions may include dust, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and changing temperatures.

Hoggers must remain alert throughout the shift and operate equipment carefully around people, trucks, storage structures, and grower property.

Why Work for Ag Express?

Hoggers are an important part of the Ag Express potato hauling operation. A good Hogger does more than load trucks—they help keep the operation moving, take care of the potatoes, maintain the grower's storage, and leave the facility in good condition when the job is finished.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking equipment operators who take pride in doing the job safely and doing it right.

Join the Ag Express night shift team in Burley or Twin Falls and help keep Idaho potatoes moving.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000