Equipment Operator Supervisor

Rembrandt Foods•Clarion, IA

10d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Farm Nutrients Equipment Supervisor is responsible for coordinating tasks amongst a team of truck drivers to complete required and scheduled deliveries of manure as required to support Farm Nutrients manure operations. Responsible for inspecting, testing, and adjusting equipment, as well as licensing, numbering, and maintaining the inventory of all equipment required for completion of these hauling tasks. Provides daily work assignments to all equipment and truck drivers. Operates loaders and other equipment to unload, manage inventory, blend fertilizer and load trucks and is responsible for rolling stock repair and maintenance.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license, CDL or other DOT qualifications for operation of a commercial motor vehicle
Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
Ability to drive tractors, front-end loader, pay-loader, skid loader, scat machine and trucks
Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely
Awareness and knowledge of surroundings in relation to climate, atmosphere, and equipment
Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
Independent Self Starter/Team Player
Attention to detail
Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking so others will understand
Intermediate English: speaking, reading, and writing
Mathematical skills: General Arithmetic/Basic Algebra/Percentages/Fractions

Nice To Haves

Fine Motor Skills
Computer Skills: Touch screen, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet

Responsibilities

Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques
Identifies employee development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained
Assign identification numbers to all equipment to assist in documenting equipment inventory and their locations
Diagnoses difficult equipment problems and recommends repairs
Inspects, tests, and adjusts equipment
Examines equipment at all locations to ensure preventative maintenance is being performed
Document and report condition of equipment at all locations to the supervisor
Operates skid steer loader to clean out chicken houses
Handles the blending of materials used for composting of spent hens and mortality
Transports supplies and equipment from location to location
Takes samples of manure coming out of houses for laboratory analysis
Tracks loads, calculates total tons, checks and mark fields, and guides trucks to proper locations
Performs other functions including site and equipment maintenance
Assists as needed during spring and fall fertilizer seasons with equipment moving and maintenance
Backup: A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences or vacancies
Follows all Safety, Biosecurity, Environmental, and Animal Welfare Procedures
Ensures compliance with and follows all OSHA and REI safety regulations and procedures
Ensures that all care is provided with respect to customer, client, and co-workers’ rights
Ensures a safe and clean work environment
Maintains confidentiality
Adheres to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks
Takes appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system.
Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits
Performs other tasks as assigned