Edible Oil Technician - Night Shift 4:50pm to 5:00 am

Zeeland Farm Services I•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Edible Oil Technician monitors and operates oil refinery processing equipment to carry out the established operations plan and ensure production quality standards are met. The position monitors process temperatures, vacuums, pressures, flows, and levels; takes and analyzes product samples; records test data and hourly instrument readings; and helps identify and resolve operating problems and opportunities for improvement. The technician follows food safety, safety, health, environmental, and food/feed safety policies and procedures; reports potential food safety issues; participates in plant cleanliness programs; and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation. The role communicates and cooperates with employees and departments to support efficient plant operations, and participates in projects assigned by management to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Other duties may be assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is a night shift from 4:50 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on a biweekly 2-2-3 schedule: 36 hours in Week 1 and 48 hours in Week 2. The hourly rate is $24.00, with a $2.00 shift premium once placed on night shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Professional conduct and ability to maintain constructive working relationships with other departments.
Effective communication with co-workers and management.
Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to follow applicable company SOPs and safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including climbing, using stairs and ladders, and occasionally lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.
Ability to use a respirator.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control plant operations according to the established operations plan, anticipating and resolving problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Monitor and maintain operating parameters, including process temperatures, vacuums, pressures, flows, and levels.
Take product samples according to product specifications, analyze product quality, and record test data.
Record instrument readings during hourly rounds, including pressure and temperature gauges, and check pumps and tanks for leaks.
Follow company and regulatory food safety policies and procedures, and report potential food safety issues to management.
Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
Communicate and cooperate with other employees and departments to support efficient plant operation.
Participate in assigned projects that improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers while completing work and meeting production and quality standards.
Follow safety, health, environmental, and food/feed safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.