Equipment Operator

General Purpose

JSMM Farms (Niewohner Entites) is looking for an Equipment Operator to operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, keep equipment maintained in a manner that limits breakdowns, and assist with maintenance procedures as instructed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all company-owned or leased equipment
• Operate all equipment safely and accurately
• In this operation it is important that every employeefocuson the priorities of: CattleHealth; Animal Welfare; Employee Safety,and;Overall Productivity.
• Report to work on time each day and begin the day’s activities.
• Adhere to the requirements and guidelinesestablishedby the Owners andManager, andadhere to the policies included in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform assigned operations and maintenance, ensuring that they are completed accurately, consistently, efficiently, and according to policy.
• Complete all records and paperwork according to current procedures.
• Maintain an inventory of all tools and be able to account for their location at all times.
• Perform equipment maintenance as instructed.
• Perform maintenance on tractors, loaders, 4-wheelers, spreaders, pick-ups, etc.
• Perform maintenance on any downed rails, obviously broken water tanks, and other problems in pens.
• Perform regular maintenance of fences and feeders and keep the facilities neat and orderly.
• Whenoperatingequipment, check oil and fluids, keep the equipment and cab clean, do regular maintenance according to establishedprocedure, and be sure that fuel is filled at the end of the day.
• Be Alert! Drive andoperateall equipment according toestablishedoperational and safety procedures.
• Drive pickup trucks and machinery with basic common sense. Dents,abuseand other carelessness will not be tolerated.
• Maintainorderlyappearance of trucks, facilities, and other areas where you work.
• Informmechanicimmediatelyof any problems or safety issues with trucks.
• Do not make any purchases without the approval of your leader. Return with a signed receipt for all purchases and leave that receipt in the designated location in the office.\
• Interact with others in a manner that promotes a sense of safety, teamwork, camaraderie, and an enjoyable work atmosphere for everyone in the operation.
• Assistin other areas of the operation as requested by your Foreman or the Manager.
• Be aware of potential environmental issues and notify your Foreman of any concerns in this area.
• Keep waste to a minimum and constantly evaluate ways to reduce costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment such as tractors, loaders, telehandlers, straight trucks, etc. preferred.
• Basicknowledge ofservicing and maintenance of equipment. 
• Driver’s License with aclean driving record isrequired.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures.

Physical Requirements:  

Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Dress and Personal Protective Equipment: 

Must wear appropriate clothing for all operations to protect against injury—Safety eyewear when loading/unloading, when servicing vehicle make sure all PPE is being worn such as gloves and glasses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, ambient air, hot and cold temperature, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, and chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high.

Salary : $17 - $19