Plant Operator 1
About The Position
The Plant Operator 1, under direct supervision, is responsible for successfully completing level 1 operator tasks within all production departments (including Blending & Bag, Batch Coating and Screening.) This role involves the safe operation of forklifts, loading and unloading materials, cleaning equipment, and performing general housekeeping duties. The position requires adherence to all plant safety requirements and willingness to be trained on additional tasks. The work environment is a non-climate controlled manufacturing setting, involving standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working with raw fertilizer materials in a potentially dusty environment.
Requirements
- Forklift Certification (training provided)
- Skid Steer experience preferred
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as to collaborate in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to be at work on time and as scheduled.
- Ability and willingness to be trained on additional tasks
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Skid Steer experience
Responsibilities
- Safe operation of forklifts with up to 2,000-pound loads.
- Load raw materials for various departments.
- Unload Dry Bulk trucks and handle paperwork.
- Clean equipment as needed.
- Loading and unloading doyles.
- Hand Stack pallets with 50 pound bags when needed.
- Wrap Pallets and apply proper labels.
- Load and package finished goods in various departments.
- Enter confined spaces once fully trained on proper process.
- Adhere to all plant safety requirements.
- Perform plant housekeeping duties.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
