Operator

Baker Commodities•Southwick, MA

About The Position

The Operator safely and efficiently supports manufacturing by moving materials and operating and cleaning equipment at Western Mass Rendering (WMR), a division of Baker Commodities, Inc. The position includes working in the plant and yard, handling production materials, and supporting effective business operations. Forklift training is available. The role requires less than 5% travel.

Requirements

Knowledge of production processes and equipment operation.
Skill in controlling equipment and monitoring its operation.
Ability to move materials with or without specialized equipment.
High school graduate or equivalent.
One year of experience in a production setting.
Less than 5% travel required.
Ability to move and transport materials weighing up to 50–60 pounds, with or without specialized lifting, moving, and rigging equipment.
Ability to move across wet, slippery, and uneven surfaces and position oneself to perform duties around industrial equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, ascend and descend heights while maintaining balance, use tools and equipment such as a shovel, and operate a forklift while seated using multilimb coordination.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and move materials in the yard, including shoveling loose material into hoppers.
Clean plant work areas, machines, and equipment, including cookers, augers, process tanks, and tankers.
Operate equipment as instructed.
Operate a forklift; training is available.
Remove trash from the plant.
Paint equipment as necessary.
Interact with others professionally and ethically.
Follow department and company procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient and effective business operations; responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.