Manufacturing Utility Operator: 2nd Shift / 3pm-11:30pm ($20 - $25.08)

Stratas Foods•Quincy, IL

12d•$41,600 - $52,166

About The Position

This position supports both the waste water operations and truck loading/unloading. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required. The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, clean up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval, power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, and operate a motorized fork lift and a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned. Ensuring waste water is within control limits. Inform supervisor when waste water is not within the proper control limits. Make necessary adjustments to the process/chemicals if waste water is not in control limits. Taking inventory of chemicals in waste water and replace them when necessary. Draining water off of the scrap tanks. Unloading/Loading finished goods and scrap trucks. Ensuring cleanliness of waste water, loading/unloading bay, and general clean up. Filling out necessary paperwork for additive addition and placing additives into tanks. Complete the necessary documentation for truck loading/unloading and waste water. Perform job duties in all-weather conditions. Use specialized tools/equipment. Comfortable working at heights using all required PPE. Perform duties as backup for Operator 1 – Mix Operator. Understand and perform basic tasks as needed within the M3 inventory system

Requirements

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights
Able to work in all-weather conditions (rain, heat, snow, etc.)
Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams
learn and follow written rules and procedures
produce accurate documentation
maintain acceptable attendance
must be willing and able to learn various positions
must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies
Possess basic mathematical skills, written communication skills, time management
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Possess basic knowledge of working with/around ammonia systems
Basic computer knowledge (data entry)

Nice To Haves

enjoy a variety of tasks including indoor and outdoor in all-season weather conditions
possess basic computer/technology skills
ability to analyze, draw conclusions, and make decisions based on data
time-management
willingness to learn or knowledge of food safety in manufacturing environment
willingness to learn to operate specialized tools, devices, and equipment
able to work weekends and overtime when required

Responsibilities

general housekeeping
clean up
sweeping
vacuuming
painting
lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.)
sample retrieval
power washing
lifting and hauling items up and down stairs
dump rework
operate a motorized fork lift
Ensuring waste water is within control limits
Inform supervisor when waste water is not within the proper control limits
Make necessary adjustments to the process/chemicals if waste water is not in control limits
Taking inventory of chemicals in waste water and replace them when necessary
Draining water off of the scrap tanks
Unloading/Loading finished goods and scrap trucks
Ensuring cleanliness of waste water, loading/unloading bay, and general clean up
Filling out necessary paperwork for additive addition and placing additives into tanks
Complete the necessary documentation for truck loading/unloading and waste water
Perform job duties in all-weather conditions
Use specialized tools/equipment
Comfortable working at heights using all required PPE
Perform duties as backup for Operator 1 – Mix Operator
Understand and perform basic tasks as needed within the M3 inventory system