Soil Room Technician Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Soil Room Technician
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates day-to-day operations of the soil room to deliver optimal soil quantity and quality product to the transplanting line.
- Keep soil component bins stocked so that the transplanting line has a continuous supply.
- Work closely with the Transplanting Supervisor to understand the daily transplant schedule and soil requirements.
- Responsible for fulfilling lubrication requirements for equipment, as well as general housekeeping duties on the equipment daily.
- Conduct daily pre-shift checks on the loader and soil handling equipment.
- Notify the Maintenance Department of any equipment repairs required or issues via the completion of Work Request.
- Responsible for the soil component bin, equipment, and belts proper functioning throughout the day.
- Work closely with Production Coordinator and Head Grower to order soil components, lime, and fertilizer on time.
- Assist with soil component inventory counts.
- Ensure that soil components get delivered in the right area and help unload soil/peat moss trucks.
- Responsible for keeping the recycling area organized and clean, including calling recycling trucks for pick up.
- Work with the Receiver to keep storage areas organized.
- Provide backup for peak season transplanting and forklift operating.
- Train backup soil room operators.
- Keep the soil room, container recycling, and hard goods storage area clean, organized, and secured.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Post high school education preferred
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Qualify to operate a forklift, Bobcat, and loader.
- Able to work independently.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work long hours as needed during busy seasons, including weekends.
- Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel (and remain working below knee level) as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time.
- Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
- Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot.