What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Operator position at Farmer Focus?
Who We Are and What We Do
Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
The Boiler Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting boilers, steam systems, and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. This role requires adherence to safety regulations, preventive maintenance schedules, and operational procedures to support production needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor boilers, steam generators, and related equipment to maintain optimal pressure and temperature levels.
- Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs to prevent equipment failures.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Record and analyze boiler readings, adjusting controls as needed to maintain efficiency.
- Identify and troubleshoot mechanical or operational issues, coordinating repairs when necessary.
- Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation of boiler operations.
- Assist with energy conservation initiatives and system improvements.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or training in boiler operations preferred.
- State or local boiler operator license (if required).
- Experience in boiler operation, maintenance, or a related industrial environment.
- Knowledge of safety standards, mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for long periods, climbing ladders, and lifting heavy objects.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment: Required to access the poultry production environment. Must be able to tolerate the varying heat, wet, and chill of the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment required in the production area. Required to wear hair and beard nets in the production area
Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
