Operator, Specialty Meal Loadout

Zeeland Farm Services I•Zeeland, MI

5d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Loads specialty soy meal into rail containers, trucks, and totes and performs other Elevator duties. This role requires adherence to strict quality standards, including CERT-ID EU non-GMO certification, and involves meticulous record-keeping and equipment inspection. The position also demands a strong understanding of food safety policies and effective communication with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Working knowledge of plant equipment and safety.
Ability to interpret and verify bills of lading to proper loads and container numbers.
Ability to interpret and verify scale tickets, bills of lading, etc.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
Abide by the company’s safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies at all times.

Responsibilities

Inspects and prepares container for loading to assure it meets established quality standards.
Follow all procedures and policies to meet the requirements of CERT-ID EU non-GMO certification.
Verifies product being loaded and container numbers against bill of lading.
Loads product into rail containers, totes, or trucks to the proper specifications.
Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
Collects sample of product, labels with identifying information, tests the physical characteristics to determine compliance with customer requirements, and records test results and submits to appropriate personnel for testing.
Make simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.
Operates industrial equipment to assist in loading or moving products.
Follow all company and regulatory food safety policies and procedures. Reports any potential food safety issues to management.
Attaches identifying tags or labels to containers and completes and maintains records of shipments and product shipped.
Inspects equipment for defects and safe operating condition at the end of each day. Report any/all defects or safety issues to maintenance supervisor or other appropriate company officials.
Helps support and ensure compliance with company Safety/Environmental/Quality/HR program policies and procedures.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
Other duties as assigned.