Laborer

Laborer

Barton County Feeders in Ellinwood, KS has an immediate opening for a full time yard maintenance laborer.

Summary: Participate in general yard maintenance and repair. May operate various pieces of heavy equipment to level, shape, and/or distribute dirt and other materials inside and outside feed yard pens. Will also be assisting the feed department by driving a feedtruck every other weekend.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities may include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Pull and/or relocate fencing, and install new pen fencing.
• Drain and clean water tanks.
• Set out and/or apply insecticides or pesticides under the direction of licensed private applicator.
• Clean and repair feed bunks (may require heavy equipment training).
• Dig trenches; install water lines
• Perform hot works (welding/fabrication).
• Perform sprinkler and dewatering system operation and maintenance.
• Perform farm maintenance including windmills.
• Operate cement plant.
• Remove dead animals from pen to designated area.
• Perform electrical maintenance.
• Maintain general yard and building housekeeping.
• Comply with all OSHA/Safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

Personal Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.
• Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
• Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed.
• Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.
• Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control.
• Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
• Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Complete work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.
• Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
• Written Communication – Able to read and interpret written information.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to pass post offer employment testing.

This position offers competitive wages commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package.