JOB TITLE

Operations Associate, Operations Senior Associate (commensurate w experience)

DEPARTMENT

Operations, Kuna Idaho

REPORTS TO

Operations Senior Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Operations Associates and Senior Associates work with or lead small teams, work effectively without any supervision, and play supporting roles in all aspects of day-to-day operations at our flagship facility. Primarily responsible for construction, maintenance, and other projects on a daily basis and assist with all other activities on an as-needed basis. As core members of the primary infrastructure project team, Operations Associates at all levels exude a professional demeanor at all times and maintain the highest standards of reliability, safety, work ethic, and teamsmanship. They are flexible, adaptable, & team-oriented with regard to work schedule, task execution, and productivity. All AOF staff are expected to stay on-ranch for the entire work day. We are a highly meritocratic company - pay increases, bonuses, and promotions are commensurate with performance & contributions to our company's overall mission & your team's objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a team leader able to able to effectively accomplish numerous disparate tasks throughout a long work day without any supervision
• Primarily support of all aspects of construction and maintenance of the Kuna Ranch physical plant, but also participate in animal handling, processing, & all other miscellaneous company operations
• Maintain & repair small engines, equipment, vehicles, and buildings; clean animal facilities as needed
• Be consistently available outside of normal business hours and in the case of emergency; a team player
• Contribute to the maintenance of a highly biosecure, "clean" ranch property and facilities; follow and enforce all AOF policies and protocols

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience with a track record of leadership and high performance in one or more of the following fields: construction (electrical, framing, fencing, carpentry, concrete, roofing); landscaping; general farm work; livestock production; animal care
• Integrity, reliability, experience leading diverse teams in challenging conditions
• Effective communication skills: written (via a smartphone and keyboard); orally in one-to-one and group situations; interpreting plans and maps; completing maintenance logs and project reports. Enthusiastic about a job well done
• High energy & physically fit (able to comfortably lift 80lbs chest-high); excited to work outdoors all day in all weather conditions in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same; drug free and able to pass required background screening
• Profound desire and work ethic to learn, lead, and advance in a fast-growing organization.

We value curiosity, passion, hard work, and flexibility. Successful candidates thrive in a highly meritocratic work environment and are accustomed to putting team and mission above themselves.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting pay $45K-$60K/yr base salary + significant performance-based cash bonuses. Promotions and pay increases are swift for those who perform in our meritocratic environment. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) and all other benefits; Workers' Comp; Paid Time Off; Daily lunch provided onsite; Company apparel On site housing available for Senior Level Associates with history of proven experience across a wide array of trade level tasks.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have your own reliable transportation and are you comfortable commuting 5 days a week to Kuna, Idaho and/or living on the premises? Are you willing to undergo (and will you pass) a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please read the job/role description carefully and take your time answering this question. What makes you a good fit for this important role, and why do you want to work at American Ostrich Farms?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person