Equipment Operator- (Wright County)

Rembrandt Foods•Clarion, IA

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. Job Summary: The Farm Nutrient Equipment Operator manages the litter in the manure barns including placement, turning and drying, blending, and taking samples to monitor quality and process effectiveness. 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
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

Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license, CDL or other DOT qualifications for operation of a commercial motor vehicle
Fine Motor Skills
Computer Skills: Touch screen, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet

Responsibilities

Operates skid steer loader to clean out chicken houses
Handles the blending of materials used for composting of spent hens and mortality
Inspects and maintains all equipment
Transports supplies and equipment from location to location
Takes samples of manure coming out of houses for laboratory analysis
Takes daily moisture samples
Tracks loads, calculates total tons, checks and mark fields, and guides trucks to proper locations
Performs other functions including site and equipment maintenance as defined by the supervisor
Assists as needed during spring and fall fertilizer seasons with equipment moving and maintenance
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