Farm Operator

at  Glanbia Nutritionals

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervisor’s Title: Land Application Supervisor
Department: Whey/EH&S/Engineering
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Grade 2
At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

JOB SUMMARY

Maintain the agricultural equipment assigned to the specific work areas. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Seasonal duties may include driving tractor doing planting, tillage, harvesting, and soil repair. Additional duties may include maintenance and repair of irrigation equipment and infrastructure under the direction of the Land Application Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic personal computer skills.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and the safety regulations
  Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, and observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, and judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 20’ off ground.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No out of the area travel requirements. Candidate must be able to get to the Gooding Farm daily in all seasons.

• Operation of tractors using a variety of implements for farming operation
• Operate power equipment and hand tools to install, and maintain farm equipment and irrigations systems.
• Check assigned equipment for proper operation and timing.
• Mechanical understanding
• Other maintenance or operational duties as assigned
• Regular attendance is required
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct