Equipment Operator (Small Animal Plant Area)
About The Position
The Equipment Operator position is responsible for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of forage and farm equipment during applicable seasons. This role involves performing duties as assigned by the supervisor, including general labor tasks. The position requires operating heavy equipment, performing preventative maintenance, communicating equipment issues to management, and potentially assisting in other departments. Success in this role depends on taking direction, clear communication, supporting changes, proactive problem-solving, teamwork, and producing high-quality work. The equipment operated is valued in excess of $5 million.
Requirements
- Experience operating heavy equipment safely
- Ability to understand and communicate in English.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment (as necessary and assigned) effectively and safely, using up-to-date technology.
- Proactively performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Communicates challenges or concerns to Custom Crew Manager in a timely manner.
- Diagnoses and communicates any problems or concerns with equipment to management.
- Performs manual labor in various areas as necessary or as assigned.
- Performs occasional assignments in other departments, as assigned or as necessary.
- Takes direction from and immediately responds to business requests from General Manager of Ag Operations, Custom Crew Leader, or any other member of Standlee Forage management.
- Communicates clearly and effectively (verbally, and at times, written) with co-workers and members of management.
- Supports changes without qualification and willingly performs duties as assigned.
- Communicates, proactively and assertively, any concerns or suggestions for change with Custom Crew Leader.
- Shares responsibility for completing tasks.
- Promotes teamwork.
- Produces high quality work.
- Helps co-workers to promote quality work in order to achieve farm goals.
- Communicates with co-workers and managers in a direct and respectful manner.
- Engages in constructive problem solving with others.
- Establishes trust and credibility with others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
