Equipment Operator

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 & Spreader manages the litter in the manure barns including placement, turning, and drying, blending, and taking samples to monitor quality and process effectiveness.

Operates loaders, spreaders, and other equipment to unload, manage inventory, blend fertilizer, load trucks and spread manure when fields are available to spread.

• Ensures product quality, equipment maintenance and overall equipment efficiency Duties and

Responsibilities:

Operates spreading equipment in a way that ensures fields are spread in a quality and efficient manner Tracks loads, calculates total tons, checks and mark fields, and guides trucks to proper locations Coordinates spreading schedule with Scalehouse and customer to optimize the spreader path Inspects and performs routine maintenance checks Transports supplies and equipment from location to location Operates pay-loader in field to load spreader Assists as needed during spring and fall fertilizer seasons with equipment moving and maintenance Operates a front-end loader to move product and/or load trucks Handles the blending of materials used for composting of spent hens and mortality Performs other functions including site and equipment maintenance as defined by the supervisor Knowledge,

Skills:

and Abilities: Required: Valid driver’s license Ability to work significant overtime from September through February Overnight travel up to 30% from September through February DNR applicators license or willing to pursue Ability to communicate with farmers and have base knowledge of farming Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge Ability to drive tractors, front-end loader, pay-loader, skid loader, scat machine and fertilizer spreaders 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 Rembrandt Foods was founded in 2000 with the fundamental vision to be a fully integrated, sustainable egg products company.

Since our inception, Rembrandt has grown from a simple, layer and breaking processor, supplying raw egg to the industry, to a fully engaged processor supplying a range of traditional and emerging egg products to the food industry. Now, with the investment of AGR Partners in 2022, Rembrandt Foods is poised to expand its range of capabilities, with a dedication to the egg products industry that is part of our heart-and-soul.