Equipment Operator 1

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 repair and maintenance of equipment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• 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 

Backup:  

A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences or vacancies; refer to Rembrandt Foods site-specific facility back-up matrix on file. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Required: 

• 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 

Preferred: 

• 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 

Equipment: 

• Hard hat/Helmet/Hearing protection/ Safety glasses/Respirator mask/Harness for protection 

• Trucks/ Tractor/Front-end Loader/Pay-loader/Scat machine/Ground-keeping equipment 

• Hand tools/ Power tools 

• Large push broom, kitchen pull broom/Squeegee, floor mop/ High pressure wand/ Air hoses 

Universal Expectations: 

• 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