Job Description

Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour

** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

• Operate various pieces of equipment, as needed, in the manufacturing of compost and soil amendment, along with stockpiling and loading of various products
• Perform vehicle safety inspections and fill out inspection forms
• Operate articulated loaders, water truck, tractor with scraper, composting (Scarab) machine, silage push tractor, and any other equipment deemed necessary in a safe and efficient manner
• Monitor oxygen level, moistures, and temperature on compost, and make adjustments in watering and turning as needed for quality and compliance issues
• Keeping accurate records of hours and activities, compost logs as required by regulatory agencies and departmental needs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :

• Perform Duties of Driver Loader, Utility positions, or any other task needed, as deemed necessary my management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate front-end loaders, tractor and scraper, forklifts, composting machine, and off-road use of water truck and truck- trailer combinations
• Ability to operate all plant equipment and machinery including rolling stock (trucks/trailers, forklifts, loaders, man lifts)
• Ability to perform a variety of strenuous physical tasks including lifting (up to 100 lbs.), working in confined spaces, ability to work at heights (70 feet), climbing up/down ladders and stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, stand, and reach on a daily/repetitive basis
• Ability to perform a variety of strenuous physical tasks in all types of weather, including: lifting 50 lbs., working in confined spaces, climbing up and down ladders or steps, and walking long distances in the taking of temperatures and oxygen levels in compost rows
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good mathematical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and understand job related manuals
• Ability to identify variables in product and adjust process as needed, to compensate
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime, as needed
• Excellent attendance record
• Clean DMV printout

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.