Compost Attendant I

Kreher Family Farms•Wolcott, NY

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on position in the Compost department at our Kreher's Wolcott location. The Equipment Operator/ Compost Attendant l is the entry-level Compost Attendant position to learn and become familiar with the Kreher compost and fertilizer facilities, machinery, and equipment, and to perform under direct supervision, the operation and cleaning of composting equipment. The goal is to assist in safely and efficiently processing manure into compost. The secondary responsibility is to assist with keeping equipment in top condition through cleaning and basic preventative maintenance. The Compost Attendant I will work with the Compost Attendant II and Compost Team Leader to begin learning how to fix compost machinery and to learn the operation of a skid steer and payloader, under direct supervision.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Strong aptitude for operating equipment (Payloader, Skid steer, dump truck).
Valid driver's license required.
Excellent organizational skills.
A high degree of initiative.
Able to work independently when proficient with job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a farm.
Experience working with machinery.
Class A Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Operation and cleaning of composting equipment under direct supervision.
Safely and efficiently processing manure into compost.
Assisting with keeping equipment in top condition through cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
Learning how to fix compost machinery.
Learning the operation of a skid steer and payloader under direct supervision.