Wendy Juhl

Join a team that plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In this company you need grit, it is what they were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps them growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the organic materials flow through the shakers, informs the heavy equipment operator to fill the shakers, performs housekeeping duties which include scraping, sweeping and shoveling, stacking bags, and assists where necessary at the direction of the foreman. Copy and paste this link to apply today - https://tinyurl.com/4n8frjp5 Need help applying? Call us at 541.967.6881

Duties and Responsibilities for Material Handler:

• Maintains the flow through the shakers by poking the material to break it up to prevent bridging
• Maintains the finishing screens by scraping them to insure the product flows through it
• Performs housekeeping duties to insure the material does not accumulate under the conveyors, aisle ways and cat-walks by following safety practices to avoid injuries
• Meets quality and quantity standards
• Informs the maintenance personnel of any equipment problems in which they may encounter
• Assists with small bag line operations as needed
• Assists with re-stacking pallets and clean-up as needed

Skills and Qualifications for Material Handler:

• Entry level experience - Electrical troubleshooting, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair experience
• Ability to follow safety practices to insure their safety and the safety of others around them
• Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and work on their feet for most of the day

 

Job Details:

• Seasonal
• Shifts Available:
  • Day Shift: Mon-Fri  3pm to 130am (Will go to 12 hr shifts when peak hits)
  • Pay Rate: Material Handler  $18.60/hr (2nd shift) 

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