Crew

GKES has an immediate opening for a full-time laborer in the Great Bend and Larned, KS area.

Job Summary:

To perform all activities involved in the manure spreading operation in order to meet productivity and profitability objectives. This includes hauling, spreading, and everyday maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operate equipment to execute spreading assignments.

- Operate equipment to load trucks, spreaders, and several other vehicles.

- Operate equipment to turn compost rows, combine rows, and to sort manure rows.

- Changes oil, greases, and makes limited repairs to equipment and machinery.

- Assists in the general repair and maintenance of buildings and storage facilities.

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Tractor, loader, and semi experience preferred

- Must have a valid drivers license

- Prefer to have a Class A CDL

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Good attendance, punctuality, and dependability

- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and priorities

Benefits include:

- Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

- Company paid health, dental & vision insurance for employee

- 401(k) with company matching

- Holiday pay and a great PTO plan

How to Apply
Qualified candidates may apply online at www.ilsbeef.com/careers , stop in at 551 SW 30 Rd. Great Bend, KS, call 620-792-6166, or email resume to [email protected] .

The successful candidate for this position must be able to pass post-offer employment testing.
EOE

Qualifications

Personal Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

- Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.

- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

- Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.

- Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

- Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.

- Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed.

- Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.

- Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control.

- Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.

- Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.

- Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.

- Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently.

- Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

- Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

- Quantity - Complete work in timely manner.

- Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.

- Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.

- Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.

- Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Education/Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Language Ability:  Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

- Math Ability:  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.

- Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.