Farm Nutrients

01/04/2022

Job Summary:

The Farm Nutrients Equipment Operator manages the litter in the manure barns including placement, turning, and drying, blending, and taking samples to monitor quality and process effectiveness. Operates loaders and other equipment to unload, manage inventory, blend fertilizer and load trucks and is responsible for rolling stock repair and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Operates skid steer loader to clean out chicken houses
* Handles the blending of materials used for composting of spent hens and mortality
* Inspects and maintains all equipment
* Spread manure on crops
* Transports supplies and equipment from location to location
* Takes samples of manure coming out of houses for laboratory analysis
* Takes daily moisture samples
* Tracks loads, calculates total tons, checks and mark fields, and guides trucks to proper locations
* Performs other functions including site and equipment maintenance as defined by the supervisor
* Assists as needed during spring and fall fertilizer seasons with equipment moving and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:
* Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
* Valid driver's license
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Multi-tasking and organizational skills
* Independent Self-Starter/Team Player
* Attention to detail
* Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
* Mathematical Skills: General Arithmetic/Basic Algebra/Percentages/Fractions
* Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet
* Ability to work in outside conditions and adverse weather
* Ability to work in a dusty and high noise environment

Equipment:

* Hard hat/helmet, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator mask, and harness
* Trucks, Tractors, Front-end Loaders, Pay-loader, S**t Machine
* Hand and power tools
* Large push brooms, squeegee, mop, high pressure wand, air hoses

10/18/2021

Monitor maintenance and mechanical systems at the Clarion site including but not limited to routine and preventative maintenance of process equipment, buildings, and grounds. Complete maintenance tasks and related projects. Demonstrate productivity and successful completion of assigned tasks in allotted time. Work closely with maintenance staff and managers to resolve issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Repair and maintain machinery and equipment including but not limited to pumps, rolling stock, electrical components, tanks, vessels, pipe welding, heat exchanges, elevator equipment, building grounds, and other various equipment
* Preventative maintenance and minor repairs on wheeled equipment at the plant
* Maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to supervisor
* Work cooperatively to support plant operations personnel and contractors to achieve completion of workload in a safe, efficient manner
* Effectively communicate with Maintenance team and other departments to keep them informed and resolve issues
* Maintain a team environment with all other plant departments
* Work closely with production and maintenance personnel to reduce or eliminate down time
* Support efforts to maximize production through creative problem solving, adaptation, and correction of process bottlenecks. Focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of the job
* Communicate maintenance performance to and carry out all directives from Leadership
* Complete work orders and document the time, tasks and parts/supplies needed to complete the project. Maintain updated documentation of all machinery and equipment changes
* Perform required maintenance duties as needed on an on-call basis and as scheduled
* Actively promote Plant Nutrient Values and Guiding Principles with team members, outside vendors, and customers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

* 2 years of experience in instrument and electrical work in an industrial processing facility or machine shop
* 2 years of experience welding, cutting, gearbox repair, pump alignment, material handling systems, and preventative maintenance.
* Knowledge of and ability to operate/program computer control systems (PLC, DCS)
* Ability to read technical work orders, drawings, and schematics
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Strong commitment to safety and environmental issues. Willingness to adhere to all safety, health, and plant procedures and guidelines
* Open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, able to resolve problems in a respectful manner
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and industrial processing machinery
* Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements the facility operates under (OSHA, EPA, BATF, NDEQ)
* Ability to give direction with respect to machine operation/repairs
* Multi-tasking and organizational skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet deadlines
* Proven solid work ethic and ability to work well with others as well as independently
* Mathematical Skills: Logical/Analytical, Percentages, Fractions, Moderate Algebra
* Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and ability to learn how to use CMMS databases
* Advanced English: fluent in speaking, reading, and writing

Equipment:

* Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to Helmets, Safety glasses, Harness and Respirator mask
* Trucks, tractor, grounds-keeping equipment
* Hand and Power tools
* Other equipment as assigned

10/18/2021

The Farm Nutrient Equipment Operator manages the litter including placement, turning, drying, blending, and taking samples to monitor quality and process effectiveness. Operates loaders and other equipment to unload, manage inventory, blend fertilizer and load trucks and is responsible for rolling stock repair and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Operates skid steer loader
* Inspects and maintains all equipment
* Transports supplies and equipment from location to location
* Takes samples of manure for laboratory analysis
* Takes daily moisture samples
* Performs other functions including site and equipment maintenance as defined by the supervisor
* Assists as needed during spring and fall fertilizer seasons with equipment moving and maintenance
* Maintains general cleanliness of the dry and liquid facility and resolves issues quickly to ensure biosecurity measures for OMRI certified fertilizers are followed
* Works as a team to resolve issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

* Valid driver's license
* 6+ months of experience operating heavy equipment
* Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Multi-tasking and organizational skills
* Independent Self-Starter/Team Player
* Attention to detail
* Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
* Mathematical Skills: General Arithmetic/Basic Algebra/Percentages/Fractions
* Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet
* Ability to work in outside conditions and adverse weather
* Ability to work in a dusty and high noise environment

Equipment:

* Hard hat/helmet, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator mask, and harness
* Trucks, Tractors, Front-end Loaders, Pay-loader, S**t Machine
* Hand and power tools
* Large push brooms, squeegee, mop, high pressure wand, air hoses

10/18/2021

The Production Technician position will be responsible for operating the machinery and equipment necessary in the production of liquid product and co-products in addition to loading these products. This position will require testing and monitoring of the entire process on a 12-hour shift basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Expected to learn all areas of the plant to include litter area, over area and liquid area.
* Required to manage the plant process within set parameters through utilization of the distributive control systems
* Depending on co-product logistics, may be fully or partially responsible for material handler duties
* Inspect litter received to ensure it meets Company standards
* Weighing in/out
* Timely loading and unloading of all products and co-products by railcar and truck
* Proper completion of all records related to the products loaded for shipment from the plant site
* Responsible for testing all required equipment and completion of all related records
* Submit work orders using the CPMS software
* Collect, test, analyze and record results of samples taken
* Clean equipment based on recommended schedule
* Housekeeping as related but not limited to the cleanliness and orderly organization of all areas which are required to be cleaned by the end of every shift
* Keep current on all operating equipment in your section
* Operates equipment as needed to ensure timely delivery, and spreading of manure (equipment may include loaders, trucks, spreaders, and scale house equipment)
* Maintain rolling stock to by checking fluid levels, greasing and re-fueling
* Empty sample containers for next day's business as needed
* Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

* Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
* Valid driver's license
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Multi-tasking and organizational skills
* Leadership skills
* Independent Self-Starter/Team Player
* Attention to detail
* Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
* Mathematical Skills: General Arithmetic/Basic Algebra/Percentages/Fractions
* Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet
* Ability to work in outside conditions and adverse weather
* Ability to work in a dusty and high noise environment

Equipment:

* Hard hat/helmet, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator mask, and harness
* Trucks, Tractors, Front-end Loaders, Pay-loader, S**t Machine
* Hand and power tools
* Large push brooms, squeegee, mop, high pressure wand, air hoses

10/18/2021

Job Summary:

The Farm Nutrients Equipment Operator manages the litter in the manure barns including placement, turning and drying, blending, and taking samples to monitor quality and process effectiveness. Operates loaders and other equipment to unload, manage inventory, blend fertilizer and load trucks and is responsible for rolling stock repair and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Operates skid steer loader to clean out chicken houses
* Handles the blending of materials used for composting of spent hens and mortality
* Inspects and maintains all equipment
* Transports supplies and equipment from location to location
* Takes samples of manure coming out of houses for laboratory analysis
* Takes daily moisture samples
* Tracks loads, calculates total tons, checks and mark fields, and guides trucks to proper locations
* Performs other functions including site and equipment maintenance as defined by the supervisor
* Assists as needed during spring and fall fertilizer seasons with equipment moving and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

* Valid driver’s license
* Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
* Ability to drive tractors, front-end loader, pay-loader, skid loader, s**t machine and trucks
* Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely
* Awareness and knowledge of surroundings in relation to climate, atmosphere, and equipment
* Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
* Independent Self Starter/Team Player
* Attention to detail
* Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking so others will understand
* Intermediate English: speaking, reading, and writing
* Mathematical skills: General Arithmetic/Basic Algebra/Percentages/Fractions

Preferred:

* Valid CDL or other DOT qualifications for operation of a commercial motor vehicle
* Fine Motor Skills
* Computer Skills: Touch screen, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet

Equipment:

* Hard hat/Helmet/Hearing protection/ Safety glasses/Respirator mask/Harness for protection
* Trucks/ Tractor/Front-end Loader/Pay-loader/S**t machine/Ground-keeping equipment
* Hand tools/ Power tools
* Large push broom, kitchen pull broom/Squeegee, floor mop/ High pressure wand/ Air hoses

10/18/2021

The Shift Lead Production Technician position will be responsible for operating the machinery and equipment necessary in the production of liquid product and co-products in addition to loading these products. This position will require testing and monitoring of the entire process on a 12-hour shift basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Expected to learn all areas of the plant to include litter area, over area and liquid area.
* Required to manage the plant process within set parameters through utilization of the distributive control systems
* Depending on co-product logistics, may be fully or partially responsible for material handler duties
* Inspect litter received to ensure it meets Company standards
* Weighing in/out
* Timely loading and unloading of all products and co-products by railcar and truck
* Proper completion of all records related to the products loaded for shipment from the plant site
* Responsible for testing all required equipment and completion of all related records
* Submit work orders using the CPMS software
* Collect, test, analyze and record results of samples taken
* Clean equipment based on recommended schedule
* Housekeeping as related but not limited to the cleanliness and orderly organization of all areas which are required to be cleaned by the end of every shift
* Keep current on all operating equipment in your section
* Operates equipment as needed to ensure timely delivery, and spreading of manure (equipment may include loaders, trucks, spreaders, and scale house equipment)
* Maintain rolling stock to by checking fluid levels, greasing and re-fueling
* Empty sample containers for next day's business as needed
* Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

* Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
* Valid driver's license
* Experience in leading and managing a team
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Multi-tasking and organizational skills
* Leadership skills
* Independent Self-Starter/Team Player
* Attention to detail
* Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
* Mathematical Skills: General Arithmetic/Basic Algebra/Percentages/Fractions
* Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet
* Ability to work in outside conditions and adverse weather
* Ability to work in a dusty and high noise environment

Equipment:

* Hard hat/helmet, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator mask, and harness
* Trucks, Tractors, Front-end Loaders, Pay-loader, S**t Machine
* Hand and power tools
* Large push brooms, squeegee, mop, high pressure wand, air hoses

09/23/2021

Rembrandt Enterprises partnered with Buena Vista University to offer education benefits to our employees! We are so excited to see what doors open for our employees and their families!

Buena Vista University (BVU) and Rembrandt Enterprises Inc., entered a Strategic Partnership to strengthen the workforce and communities across Iowa.

09/20/2021

Position Summary: The QA/QC Analyst I is an active member of the operations staff who will sample, analyze, and document analytical results of field and lab tests. The position will require the sampling and analysis of various process control points, documenting results and maintaining a comprehensive set of records.

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

* Detail-oriented with exceptional recordkeeping and organizational skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a small team of employees with a diverse skill set.
* Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets. Ability to maintain up to date Excel spreadsheets on lab analyses.
* Management of laboratory in accordance with laboratory best practices.
* Conduct lab analyses for various solid and liquid fertilizer process streams with wet chemistry and standard methods for liquids and solids.
* Maintain up-to-date plant laboratory SOPs in print and electronic form.
* Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and sensors.
* Participate in calibration of inline process sensors and maintain calibration records.
* Provide input to Plant Manager for maintenance and replacement schedule of sensors
* Confer with the Plant Manager and/or their designee to report conditions affecting efficiency and product quality.
* Follow site-specific sampling procedures of feedstock and products in conjunction with other plant employees.
* Monitor and operate sampling stations throughout the production processes of the facility in conjunction with other plant employees.
* Work closely with the Management Team to follow organic guidelines to ensure quality control.
* Input laboratory and plant data into spreadsheets to be used for organic compliance.
* Prepare and maintain detailed records for organic compliance.
* Collect representative samples of products, and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing, and to ensure that standards are met. Provide laboratory test reports to the Plant * Manager or their designee for process adjustments.
Other duties as required.

Years of Experience:

3+ years of environmental, agricultural or food processing industry experience preferred

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is required.

08/27/2021

The Farm Nutrients Truck Driver handles hauling manure, liquid, and granular products. Hours will include some weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Load raw chicken manure and granular products
* Occasional climbing of ladders during loading and unloading
* Schedule and perform routine maintenance checks – oil, fluids, etc.
* Complete documentation of loads hauled including bill of laden, scale tickets and proper sampling (when necessary)
* Over the road hauling of manure
* Drive truck for on-farm pick up and working with various on-farm loading equipment
* Perform preventative maintenance and maintenance associated with equipment used
* Obtains and maintains a Commercial Manure License annually
* Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Valid driver's license including a Class A CDL
* Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
* Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely
* Independent Self Starter/Team Player
* Attention to detail
* Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking so others will understand
* Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
* Ability to read maps
* Mathematical Skills: General arithmetic
* Computer Skills: Touch screen, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet

Equipment:

* Hard hat/helmet, hearing protection, safety glasses, and harness for protection
* Trucks, Tractors, Front-End Loader, Payloader, S**t machine, and Ground-Keeping equipment
* Hand and power tools
* Large push broom, kitchen pull broom, squeegee, floor mop, high pressure wand and air hoses