Regenerative Fertilizer Equipment Operator

return; Hayfield Township (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Return is seeking an Equipment Operator to join its fertilizer and compost production operations. The role involves operating a range of medium to heavy equipment and trucks for application, production, storage, and maintenance, with a Monday–Friday schedule and 40–50 hours per week.

Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $24.00 based on experience. After 60 days, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and company holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been related to construction, agricultural or fertilizer application.
• Valid driver’s license (must obtain a Minnesota license within 30 days of hire) and an insurable driving record. CDL License preferred.
• Proficient with iPhone or Android email, messaging and navigation applications.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates conveyors, skid steers, mowers, compost turners, tractors, floaters, trucks and construction or power equipment to maintain company property and equipment.
• Operates welders, gas torches, chop saws, grinders, drills, drill presses, impact wrenches, presses and other small equipment and tools to maintain equipment and operations.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Cuts trees and brush, and removes trees and weeds.
• Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
• Plows snow and repairs driveways and roads.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs materials handling and storage.
• Assists in training newer team members performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor, manager or HR manager.
• Performs any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.

Job description

Return is seeking an Equipment Operator to join its fertilizer and compost production operations. The role involves operating a range of medium to heavy equipment and trucks for application, production, storage, and maintenance, with a Monday–Friday schedule and 40–50 hours per week.

Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $24.00 based on experience. After 60 days, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and company holidays.