Pellet Mill Attendant I

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs; Town of Wolcott (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurances

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free farm fresh eggs

Job summary

Kreher Family Farms in New York is seeking a Pellet Mill Attendant to support fertilizer production operations. You will learn Kreher’s compost and fertilizer procedures, operate equipment, and help ensure product quality and on-time orders.

This role requires a strong work ethic, ability to work independently and in a team, and a forklift and computer skills preference. Class A license a plus; health benefits and PTO offered.

Qualifications

• A strong aptitude for operating equipment is required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to perform job duties independently.
• Works well as a member of a team.
• Class A driver’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality product to the customer by efficiently performing and overseeing various functions related to preparing fertilizer for sale.
• Ensure that orders are filled, delivery dates are met, and inventory is monitored within the pellet mill department.
• Respond with a sense of urgency to all customer concerns with products and/or services provided.
• Maintain all supplies and equipment for Pellet Mill areas.
• Look for opportunities to eliminate re-work, waste, etc., and inform manager.
• Meet or exceed standards in the tasks performed for the department without sacrificing quality or personal safety, and encourage team members to do the same.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to avoid accidents, and encourage team mates to do the same.
• Work effectively with other areas of the farm.
• Assist in bagging as required.
• Maintain clean breakroom.
• Look for safety hazards or opportunities for improvement, and communicate with manager.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Team player

Independent worker

Strong organizational skills

Tools

Class A driver's license

Job description

*Forklift trained and computer skills preferred*

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of thePellet Mill Attendant ltobecome familiar with Kreher’s pre-established compost and fertilizer production procedures and guidelines, while working in a supervised manner, to:

• Provide a quality product to the customer by efficiently performing and overseeing various functions related to preparing fertilizer for sale.
• Ensure that orders are filled, delivery dates are met, and inventory is monitored within the pellet mill department.
• Respond with a sense of urgency to all customer concerns with products and/or services provided.
• Maintain all supplies and equipment for Pellet Mill areas.
• Look for opportunities to eliminate re-work, waste, etc., and inform manager.
• Meet or exceed standards in the tasks performed for the department without sacrificing quality or personal safety, and encourage team members to do the same.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to avoid accidents, and encourage team mates to do the same.
• Work effectively with other areas of the farm.
• Assist in bagging as required.
• Maintain clean breakroom.
• Look for safety hazards or opportunities for improvement, and communicate with manager.
• Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• A strong aptitude for operating equipment is required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to perform job duties independently.
• Works well as a member of a team.
• Class A driver’s license is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

This position is mobile in nature requiring moderate to high energy levels and occasional physical exertion. There is exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, temperature changes, agricultural noise, dust, odors, and hazards usually accompanied by visits to agricultural facilities.

• The constant physical demands of the position are standing and walking.
• The constant physical demands of the position are carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• The constant physical demands of the position are talking and hearing.
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Health, dental, and vision insurances
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free farm fresh eggs

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.