Weekend Farm Jobs in Winamac, IN (NOW HIRING)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The role of the dryer operator will be to ensure efficient and safe operation of the daily activities in the dryer plant. In overall duties, he or she will advise the entire staff in all phases or activities within the plant. This position will also ensure all finished product is processed to the strictest quality control standards. Finally, the dryer operator will perform daily task of bringing the dryer down, doing the clean-up, bringing up the dryer, ensuring daily paperwork is recorded properly and accurately and preparing for future dryer operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise the entire processing - including machine processing and employees.
• Direct and advise the crew on all phases of dryer operations.
• Insure compliance with all company and USDA policies and procedures for dried product.
• Misc. organizing and housekeeping as necessary - the manager may direct these duties upon trusted employees.
• Assist in machine repair, clearing jams, cleaning and sanitizing pumps, machines and related equipment.
• Assist with the relief of any personnel in the drying operation.
• Must ensure that all material handling equipment is handled safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, turn and perform other physical actions for extended periods of time and on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Must be reliable and extremely punctual.
• High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Must be capable of performing routine math calculations, including percentages and fractions.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess good communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the job on a routine basis.
• Must be capable of quickly addressing issues and responding to emergency situations in a timely and consistent manner.
• Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs.
• Capable of working late (if needed) past the scheduled leave time to complete the job.
• Capable of working weekend shifts and maintaining a flexible schedule (Note: This may include working holidays to ensure that the job is covered.)
• Possess excellent teamwork skills - as with many jobs this position requires a "team" attitude, and requires that all plant personnel work together to ensure that the job is completed.
• Must be able to work in a completely smoke free environment.
• Must have good vision and proper eyeglasses.
• Must be conform and abide by ALL Rose Acre bio-security policies, and must report any violation of this policy to upper management immediately.
• Must conform to and abide by All Rose Acre Good Manufacturing Procedures.

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