MI - Fertilizer I

Herbruck's; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbruck's in Saranac, MI is seeking a Full Time Heavy Equipment Operator for manure processing and equipment maintenance. The role requires working with conveyors, dryers, bag houses, and loaders in a dusty farm environment.

You must be able to work weekends/holidays and comply with strict safety standards. Qualified applicants will have a valid driver's license and the ability to perform essential tasks with or without accommodations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.
• Able to work around moving machinery safely.
• Work in a farm environment with dusty conditions.
• Does not own or maintain routine contact with swine or birds.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate fertilizer machinery.
• Operate augers and conveyors.
• Run rotary drum dryer and bag house equipment.
• Work on conveyance and related machinery.
• Operate equipment to process manure.
• Lubricate and maintain equipment.
• Operate heavy wheeled loaders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Report any biosecurity or animal welfare incidents.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Machinery safety

Dusty farm environment

18+ years old

Driver’s license

Ability to perform essential functions

No swine/birds contact

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

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Full Time Hourly Manual Labor Saranac, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1108

Position Summary:

Perform all manure-processing functions to produce a higher-quality product that meets Herbruck’s strictest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate fertilizer machinery
• All augers and conveyors
• Rotary drum dryer
• Bag house and Cyclone
• Work on conveyance
• Run equipment to process manure
• Lubing of equipment
• Perform maintenance on equipment
• Operating heavy wheeled loaders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Cleaningand maintaining equipment
• Any other duties assigned by management
• Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of biosecurity to preserve the health and welfare of our birds

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Willing to worka flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays as assigned
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• Able to work around moving machinery comfortably
• Working in a farm environment with very dusty conditions
• Does not own or maintain routine contact with swine or birds
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift at least 25 lbs. continuously throughout the day