Snow Plowing & Removal Technician - Seasonal in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin at PS Seasonings

Position Summary

PS Seasoning is seeking a dependable part-time Snow Plowing & Removal Technician to keep our Iron Ridge production facility safe and accessible during the winter season. This person clears snow and ice from parking lots, drive lanes, truck and shipping/receiving areas, loading docks, and walkways so that employees, visitors, and delivery carriers can enter and exit safely and production and shipping are not interrupted.

This is a flexible, weather-driven role. Hours will vary with snowfall and may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule and Hours

• Part-time, approximately 10–25 hours per week on average during the season, with significantly more hours during major storms and little to none during dry stretches
• On call during snow events; callouts may occur with short notice
• Pre-shift clearing is typically needed before first shift starts so that employees and inbound/outbound trucks have safe access
• Seasonal term of roughly mid-November through mid-April, with the possibility to return next season

Key Responsibilities

• Plow snow from parking lots, access roads, truck routes, dock approaches, and designated staging areas using a truck-mounted plow, skid steer, tractor, or loader (equipment provided by PS Seasoning)
• Shovel and snow-blow entrances, sidewalks, stairs, ramps, fire exits, and other areas equip cannot reach
• Apply salt, deicer, or sand as directed to prevent slips and falls
• Pile and stack snow in designated areas, keeping fire lanes, hydrants, dumpsters, utility equipment, and dock doors clear
• Monitor weather forecasts and respond promptly to developing conditions
• Perform pre-use inspections of plows and equipment; report mechanical issues, damage, or low fuel and fluid levels immediately
• Report hazards such as drainage issues, ice buildup, damaged pavement, or fix at risk of plow damage
• Coordinate with the maintenance, production, and shipping/receiving supervisors on priorities, especially around delivery windows and shift changes
• Log hours and completed work (date, time, areas cleared, materials used)
• Follow all PS Seasoning safety, food safety, and site security policies

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license with a clean, acceptable driving record
• Prior snow plowing or heavy/utility equipment operating experience preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliability and willingness to respond on short notice during storms
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check consistent with company policy
• Ability to follow written and verbal safety instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work outdoors in cold, wet, snowy, icy, windy, and low-light conditions for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and to shovel and push snow repeatedly
• Ability to sit for long periods operating equipment and to climb in and out of cabs
• Work around active truck traffic, forklifts, and pedestrians, requiring constant awareness
• Required PPE includes high-visibility clothing, winter-rated footwear with traction, gloves, and eye protection; additional PPE as site policy requires

Equal Opportunity Statement

PS Seasoning is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities.