Farms Tractor Machine Operator - Grain Field Chickens Farm Services, Reitz at VKB Group

Job Description

To push litter on a heap with the tractor (or any other powerful farm machine for which you are properly licenced, with large rear wheels used chiefly for pushing/ hauling manure and other items), and then load the litter on the provided vehicle in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures). 

Job requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• A valid tractor licence is required.
• A clear criminal record is a must.
• At least 1 year experience as tractor operator in a similar environment.
• Position is based in and around chicken houses setting on farms.
• Exposed to loud noise, moving machinery and farm equipment.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures, smell and dust.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime including shifts and weekends when required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Continuously ensure that damages to buildings and equipment are avoided to prevent financial losses.
• Off-loading of machines and equipment upon arrival at the farm.
• Do a pre- and post-inspection daily before and after catching and report any faults or damages to direct supervisor.
• Wash and disinfect all equipment at the end of the day, and before equipment is taken to another farm.
• Ensure that the relevant tractor/ machine does not clean nearer than a meter from the walls of the building.
• Pushing litter from the back to the front of the building, litter is then removed from the building and placed on the provided vehicle.
• Litter that fell outside of the building must also be loaded on the provided vehicles.
• Ensure tractor/ machine is serviced according to manufacturer specifications.
• Upon arrival at the farm take off private clothes and put on work overalls.
• Continuously comply with Health and Safety legislation in order to prevent injuries and accidents.
• To continuously liaise with litter team members on an ongoing basis to ensure quality services and products.
• To complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by direct manager successfully.
• Perform any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills and Abilities required

• Understanding of procedures.
• Knowledge of Health and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate licenced tractor/ machine.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.