About this role
Job Functions
• Cut and pull twine from bales and sort bales and flakes for quality.
• Sort and take bales out of production which do not meet quality standards.
• Discard bale twine into desired areas.
• Operate De-stacker.
• Un-jam bales from de-stacker.
• Sweep chaff and processing chaff as needed.
• Cleaning as necessary (floor & Machine).
• Empty Chaff bins as needed with forklift as trained.
• Product safety and quality assurance
• Assist press operator and Press supervisors as needed.
• Support any other duties as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Past agricultural/manufacturing experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner and follow directions with little supervision.
• Extended hours to include weekends if needed
• Typical work environment is in and around a variety of equipment to include powered industrial equipment, packaging equipment, and hay presses. Noise levels may or may not require hearing protection.
• Work environment may be dusty as a result of the processing of a variety of hay and grain species.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous hay pressing experience
• Forklift experience
Key Accountabilities
• Safety
• Punctuality & Reliability
• Teamwork
• Throughput Cost Per Ton