Compost Attendant I

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs; Town of Wolcott (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K eligibility after 1 year

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Free farm-fresh eggs each week

Job summary

Kreher Family Farms in Wolcott, NY is seeking an Equipment Operator/Compost Attendant I to learn the compost and fertilizer facilities and operate equipment under supervision. You will assist in safely processing manure into compost and support basic maintenance, with opportunities to grow into higher level roles.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, comfort with Payloader/Skid Steer, and strong organizational skills. A Class B license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong aptitude for operating equipment (payloader, skid steer, dump truck).
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative.
• Able to work independently with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate composting equipment safely.
• Assist in processing manure into compost.
• Support basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Learn operation of the skid steer and payloader with direct supervision.

Skills

Equipment operation

Payloader/Skid Steer

Organizational skills

Able to work independently

Class B driver's license preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Do you enjoy operating heavy equipment? Do you have experience working on a farm? Do you like working with machinery? If yes, read on!

This is a hands-on position in the Compost department at our Wayne County location in Wolcott, NY. We're your local egg producer!

The Equipment Operator/ Compost Attendant l is the entry-level Compost Attendant position to learn and become familiar with the Kreher compost and fertilizer facilities, machinery, and equipment, and to perform under direct supervision, the operation and cleaning of composting equipment. The goal is to assist in safely and efficiently processing manure into compost. The secondary responsibility is to assist with keeping equipment in top condition through cleaning and basic preventative maintenance. The Compost Attendant I will work with the Compost Attendant II and Compost Team Leader to begin learning how to fix compost machinery and to learn the operation of a skid steer and payloader, under direct supervision.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• This individual is expected to have a strong aptitude for operating equipment (Payloader, Skid steer, dump truck)
• Excellent organizational skills A high degree of initiative.
• Able to work independently when proficient with job duties.
• Class B Driver's license preferred

Company Info

Kreher Family Farms is your local egg producer. We are a 3rd and 4th generation, family-owned and operated business. With a deep-rooted history in family values since 1924, our farm continues to grow. Our farm operations have expanded to include compost and fertilizer and crop productions for our hens and customers. We will never stop growing!

Our people are part of our farm family! It is their dedication and respect for one another that allows us to continue to confidently grow as a business.

We believe strongly in creating an environment in which people can continue to learn and grow professionally.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurances
• 401K eligibility after 1 year
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Free farm-fresh eggs each week!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Kreher Farms (“KFF”) is an equal opportunity employer. Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.