SIES Fertilizer Applicator Environmental Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The Environmental Spreader Operator works with the environmental crew in his or her area, and possibly other areas, to ensure that all manure from the layer and pullet houses is removed and spread in a timely/efficient manner. General duties will vary from day to day but the primary task will be to operate a manure spreader safely and efficiently in order to properly meet the nutrient requirements of the field and/or requirements set by management. The operator will be responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of said spreader and related equipment. When not spreading, the operator will be required to assist the environmental crew in whatever way is deemed necessary by management. This can and will involve cleaning manure out of houses and barns, making repairs to equipment, and helping with all excavation/maintenance projects all while operating loaders, skid steers, crawler loaders, dozers, and other excavation equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Removing and distributing manure from the houses.
• Reading and navigating field maps.
• Learning and operating different technologies used in fertilizer applications.
• Properly operating and maintaining manure spreaders, forklifts, skid loaders, crawler loaders, front-end loaders, and other excavation equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintaining and cleaning of haul-out equipment and trucks.
• Keeping accurate paperwork record requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must hold, or be willing to quickly obtain, a Category 14 license issued by the OISC.
• Capable of performing job functions related to waste removal – including moving and operating equipment, cleaning areas, etc.
• Capable of cleaning out equipment at the end of the day –      basic sanitation of equipment, trucks, tools, etc.
• Capable of filling out basic paperwork (hauling statements, tonnage, bill of lading, reports).
• Capable of working a flexible schedule - including some weekend work, overtime work, and occasional holidays at management’s discretion.
• Capable of lifting items weighing 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand Basic English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.
• Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.
• Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.
• Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

• Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.
• All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of biosecurity for the health and welfare of our animals.

NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE:

• No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.
• No smoking in company provided vehicles.

Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.

Updated 09/06/2023