Pellet Mill Attendant I

Kreher Family Farms•Clarence, NY

22h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for becoming familiar with Kreher’s pre-established compost and fertilizer production procedures and guidelines, while working in a supervised manner. The role involves efficiently performing and overseeing various functions related to preparing fertilizer for sale, ensuring orders are filled, delivery dates are met, and inventory is monitored within the pellet mill department. The attendant will respond with urgency to customer concerns, maintain supplies and equipment, operate a skid steer, and identify opportunities for improvement. A key aspect of the role is meeting or exceeding departmental standards without sacrificing quality or safety, and encouraging team members to do the same. Maintaining a clean and organized work area, working effectively with other farm areas, assisting in bagging as required, and maintaining a clean breakroom are also essential duties. The attendant must also identify and communicate safety hazards or opportunities for improvement to the manager.

Requirements

A strong aptitude for operating equipment is required.
Strong organizational skills.
Able to perform job duties independently.
Works well as a member of a team.
Constant physical demands: standing and walking.
Constant physical demands: carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting.
Constant physical demands: talking and hearing.
Lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift trained
Computer skills preferred
Class A driver’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide a quality product to the customer by efficiently performing and overseeing various functions related to preparing fertilizer for sale.
Ensure that orders are filled, delivery dates are met, and inventory is monitored within the pellet mill department.
Respond with a sense of urgency to all customer concerns with products and/or services provided.
Maintain all supplies and equipment for Pellet Mill areas.
Operate skid steer.
Look for opportunities to eliminate re-work, waste, etc., and inform manager.
Meet or exceed standards in the tasks performed for the department without sacrificing quality or personal safety, and encourage team members to do the same.
Maintain a clean and organized work area to avoid accidents, and encourage team mates to do the same.
Work effectively with other areas of the farm.
Assist in bagging as required.
Maintain clean breakroom.
Look for safety hazards or opportunities for improvement, and communicate with manager.
Perform other duties as requested.