What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agri Operations Foreman position at Buchheit Inc?
DEPARTMENT: Agri
REPORTS TO: President Agri Operations
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Operations Manager's job is to execute the day-to-day operations at the grain cleaning facility including loading, unloading, bagging, and operating equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate bagging operation system to properly inspect label, bag, and stack feed products.
- Load bagged feed onto delivery trucks and customer vehicles.
- Inspect and monitor feed quality, weight, and packaging.
- Operate and maintain the proper working order of tow motors, pallet jacks, bagging system, warehouse racks, etc.
- Maintain accurate daily records regarding bag ingredient and production material/equipment deliveries and bag feed production, inventory, and loading.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area (bagging operation and warehouse) for the purpose of safety, efficiency, and appearance.
- Promote a safe working environment at the facility.
- Maintain facility operating procedures for loading and unloading van trucks and grain trucks.
- Responsible for backing in van trailers.
- Responsible for Maintenance and Housekeeping oversight at the facility.
- Adhere to Loss Prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures.
- Manage schedules of laborers.
- Deliver good customer service in all job functions.
- Perform other feed production related functions or duties as needed.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Production or manufacturing industry experience is a plus
- Ability to lift 50 pounds on a consecutive basis required
- Previous forklift experience preferred, but not required
- Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management staff.
- Must possess strong problem solving and math skills to add, subtract, multiple, and divide
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.