UTILITY - RANGER FEED MILL 3RD SHIFT

Feed Mill Maintenance Worker

The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain the cleanliness of the inside and outside of the Feed Mill at all times.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require:

1. Maintain the cleanliness of the inside and outside of the Feed Mill at all times. Sweep, mop, wash, and dust as needed.
2. Keep all grounds of the Feed Mill clean at all times by mowing, weed-eating, and picking up trash and spilled feed as needed.
3. Place trash, waste feed, etc. from the mill into outside container or landfill trailer for disposal.
4. Dust beams, equipment, and railings as needed.
5. Paint railing, beams, and walls as directed by supervisor.
6. Receive bag ingredients into the feed mill warehouse using a fork lift. All bag ingredients should be neatly arranged for counting and to be used on a first-in, first-out basis. Tape all broken bags to prevent spillage and product contamination.
7. Assist maintenance as needed to perform different job duties as directed by supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

May be required to perform other job duties as required and deemed necessary by supervisor.

Notify supervisor of any problems with equipment and/or processes.

May be required to clean beams and equipment at high altitudes. (Using a harness)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to stand and walk throughout the day.
• Required to hold arms in front of body throughout the period of the workday. (Arm extension may exceed 15 inches)
• Repetitive motion with hands, wrist, and arms.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at high levels.

Education and experience: NONE

License and certification required:

• Hot work permit procedure program
• Lockout/Tag-out procedure program
• Emergency Evacuation program
• Housekeeping program
• Safety rules
• Work rules
• Hazard communication program and chemical list
• Confined space entry procedures
• Fork lift operator training and license

Training requirement/methods: All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties.

Training responsibilities: Those responsible for training and indoctrination may include: personnel representative, safety director, supervisor, and lead workers as assigned.

Method of tracking employee progress: The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.

Exit training for measuring training effectiveness: A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate the employee effectiveness and performance.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Awkward postures: (Of little concern) Sustained or prolonged static activities (Holding arms at waist level with extension that may exceed 15 inches)
• Forceful exertions: (Of little concern) Shoveling of trash, dust, and spilled product
• Repetitive exertions: (Of possible concern) Constant motion performing different jobs

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Work is performed inside and outside with inclement weather conditions.

Protective equipment:

• Dust mask (as needed)
• Body harness (as needed)
• Safety glasses (as needed)
• Ear plugs (in designated areas)
• Head protection (in designated areas)
• Work boots with slip-resistant soles and steel toes

Safety factors to be aware of:

• Insure proper operations and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all guidelines to operating fork lift, tractor, rotary mower, and lawn mower.
• Perform Lock-out Tag-out before operating or repairing machinery.
• Wear all personal protective equipment.
• Proper disposal of all waste.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by partners assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned.

EOE/Vet/Disabled