SM Peat Moss Shed

South Mill Champs•Kennett Square, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a capable candidate to prepare the peat moss for the growing houses. South Mill Champs has been a leader and innovator in the mushroom-growing industry for over 90 years, supplying over 140 million pounds of fresh, frozen, and minimally processed mushrooms across North America. They serve retail, food service, wholesale, and processing partners with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, with strategic pillars connecting people, operations, community, and environmental practices. They aim to provide exceptional mushrooms, nurture strong partnerships, and create an environment where employees can thrive.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Able to work independently with little supervision
Able to take directions
Available 6 days per week at 9 or more hours per day
Must be able to drive a truck with standard transmission
Valid Driver's License with clean driving history
Always required to speak and comprehend English, Spanish or both.
Always required to sit, stand or walk.
Always required to see with or without corrective lenses.
Frequently required to utilize fine motor coordination in hands and arms.
Frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
Occasionally required to balance, stoop or crouch.
Occasionally required to climb stairs.

Responsibilities

Wash and secure peat moss building
Keep area around the peat moss shed clean of debris
Must maintain adequate supply of peat moss and lime
Ability to monitor hours and days off efficiently
Maintain and supply salt to the softeners
Ensure CAC is available for the following business day
Provides accountability and direction to Management for Company - Employee Interaction.
Ability to train new employees
Oversee the peat moss process
Oversee all the peat moss personnel
Ensure that all peat moss practices are followed at all times
Monitor and evaluate performance of all peat moss staff under his / her supervision
Ensure that follow up and / or discipline is implemented as per company policy
Record water usage and bales for all mixers