Operations Support - Plant

## Description

The **Plant Operations Support** role's purpose is to set up, install, repair, clean, and maintain machinery and equipment in the plant. Working with Industrial Maintenance Technicians, vendors, service people, and other maintenance personnel it is their responsibility to support the smooth, efficient and effective operation of all plant activities and functions.

# **Core Responsibilities:**

• Maintenance Responsibilities (40%)
• Perform general repairs to the shipping department equipment and machinery
• Assist Industrial Maintenance Team on planned major downs and projects
• Perform daily inspection of shipping department equipment communicate any issues to supervisor and/or maintenance manager
• Operations Support Responsibilities (60%)
• Maintain and operate water management pits, including the lagoon, and the flume, rock, and mud pits
• General Housekeeping and cleaning of the plant area.
• Management and disposal of all waste products including culls, foreign material, and sediment from plant operations.
• Clean and lubricate Shipping department motorized equipment

# **Preferred Experience:**

• Minimum 1 year of related mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience driving farm equipment and commercial trucks w\air brakes in similar environments is a plus.
• Basic mechanical and electrical comprehension to safely repair common items found on inspections.

# **Physical Requirements:**

• Ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders, walk on catwalks and work on and around plant equipment.
• Requires the ability to work on-site and in multiple locations and settings.
• Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others in person and by telephone.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of hire.

# **Work Schedule:**

• The Plant Operations Support person's work schedule is highly dependent on the time of year and weather conditions. Employees will be expected to work as needed, which will require a great deal of flexibility as to the hours per day/week and the times worked. One can expect 5-6 days per week, depending on seasonal demand.

**With Heartland Farms, Inc., you will work as part of a high-performing agricultural organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way. We highly value hard work, achievement, and reliability, and reward people accordingly.**

## Qualifications

The Plant Operations Support role's purpose is to set up, install, repair, clean, and maintain machinery and equipment in the plant. Working with Industrial Maintenance Technicians, vendors, service people, and other maintenance personnel, it is their responsibility to support the smooth, efficient, and effective operation of all plant activities and functions.

# **Core Responsibilities:**

• Maintenance Responsibilities (40%)
• Perform general repairs to the shipping department equipment and machinery
• Assist the Industrial Maintenance Team on planned major downs and projects
• Perform daily inspections of shipping department equipment and communicate any issues to the supervisor and/or maintenance manager.
• Operations Support Responsibilities (60%)
• Maintain and operate water management pits, including the lagoon, the flume, the rock, and the mud pits
• General Housekeeping and cleaning of the plant area.
• Management and disposal of all waste products, including culls, foreign material, and sediment from plant operations.
• Clean and lubricate the Shipping department motorized equipment

# **Preferred Experience:**

• Minimum 1 year of related mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience driving farm equipment and commercial trucks with air brakes in similar environments is a plus.
• Basic mechanical and electrical comprehension to safely repair common items found on inspections.

# **Physical Requirements:**

• Ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders, walk on catwalks, and work on and around plant equipment.
• Requires the ability to work on-site and in multiple locations and settings.
• Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others in person and by telephone.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.

# **Work Schedule:**

• The Plant Operations Support personnel's work schedule is highly dependent on the time of year and weather conditions. Employees will be expected to work as needed, which will require significant flexibility in hours per day/week and the times worked. One can expect 5-6 days per week, depending on seasonal demand.

• **Work Location & Commute**
• Heartland Farms, Inc. is located at **907 3rd Avenue, Hancock, WI 54943**, in Adams County near the border of Waushara County.

The facility is approximately

**Less than 20 minutes** from Bancroft, Coloma, or Plainfield.

**About 30 minutes** from Adams, Almond, Necedah, Nekoosa, Wautoma, Westfield, or Wild Rose.

**About 35-40 minutes** from Red Granite, Stevens Point, or Wisconsin Rapids.

This makes Heartland Farms easily accessible for applicants from surrounding communities.

**With Heartland Farms Inc., you will work as part of a high-performing agriculture organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way. We highly encourage hard work, achievement, and reliability, and reward people accordingly.**

## ***The job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Heartland Farms Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.***