Loader Operator

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 . Operate s loader s and other equipment to unload, manage inventory, blend fertilizer and load trucks and is r esponsible 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

• Transport s supplies and equipment from location t o location

• Take s samples of manure coming out of houses for laboratory analysis

• Take s daily moisture samples

• Tracks loads , calculate s total tons, check s and mark fields, and guide s 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 d rive 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

• Ensure s compliance with and follow s all OSHA and REI safety regulations and procedures

• Ensure s that all care is provided with respect to customer, client and co-workers’ rights

• Ensure s a safe and clean work environment

• Maintain s 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 3 rd party audits

• Perform s other tasks as assigned