Compost Attendant/ Equipment Operator

Starting Pay: $20/ hour

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 Kreher's Wolcott location. 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)
• Valid driver's license required
• Excellent organizational skills A high degree of initiative.
• Able to work independently when proficient with job duties.
• Class A Driver's license preferred

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  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.

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, and vision insurance, as well as other supplemental insurances
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k plan (eligible to participate after 1 year of employment)
• Referral program
• FREE farm fresh eggs weekly

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