Mixing Operator

Alltech • Springfield, MO

14h

About The Position

The Mixing Operator I operates automated and hand-operated mixing equipment to combine ingredients according to Akralos feed formulations and quality procedures. Equipment includes ingredient delivery systems, mixing scales, mixers, liquid pumps, hand-addition equipment, and routing and distribution equipment. The position follows the production lineup to batch and mix feeds, grinds mixed meal as specified, and checks product and packaging quality. The schedule is first shift, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; overtime is required as specified by management.

The operator follows safety, health, environmental, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards; maintains a clean work area and completes assigned sanitation duties; communicates production issues with Operations colleagues; and, once qualified, mentors and trains colleagues. The role also involves completing work orders and paperwork, attending assigned training, and performing other duties as directed by Plant Leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces.
• Ability to wear required protective clothing and equipment, such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, and wet conditions.
• Ability to work with allergens that may be present in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic.
• Good attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and hand-operated mixing equipment and related ingredient delivery, weighing, liquid addition, routing, and distribution equipment.
• Follow the production lineup and batch and mix feeds according to established formulations and quality guidelines.
• Add hand-add ingredients as specified and operate a forklift safely and proficiently.
• Grind mixed meal according to plant product specifications.
• Check product and packaging quality, including bag weights, clean-out, sequencing, and labeling; notify Plant Leadership of out-of-spec conditions.
• Safely and efficiently operate necessary equipment, including a forklift.
• Follow safety, health, environmental, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
• Keep the work area clean and complete housekeeping duties in accordance with the master sanitation schedule.
• Communicate production issues with Operations colleagues.
• Complete assigned work orders, paperwork, and tasks in a timely manner.
• Provide mentoring and training to new colleagues once qualified, and train new or existing employees as needed.
• Attend assigned training classes in the plant or at other locations.
• Work overtime as specified by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid disability and life insurance plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Annual incentive opportunities for every position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED