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.