Plant Operator - Night Shift

TOP TIER INGREDIENTS LLC•Hancock, WI

6d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator - Nights role is a true all-around support position for Top Tier Ingredients. Working with management and all the operational areas of Top Tier Ingredients, the successful candidate will be cross-trained in sanitation, line operation, truck loading and unloading, general cleaning of the plant and its equipment, and many other areas of the operation. This person will be called to stand in for all the operational areas for break relief, days off, and any other interruptions in coverage on the floor.

Requirements

Ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactors, vacuum cleaners, and floor scrubbers safely and knowledgeably.
Ability to work independently, with no direct supervision at a high efficiency level.
Lock-out Tag-out and BfP (bloodborne pathogens) trained.
Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Intermediate Computer Skills.
Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently.
Ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders, walk on catwalks, and work on and around plant equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, regularly, and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others.
Must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of related consumer food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and sanitizing process equipment to establish a clean environment for receiving, producing, and packaging quality ingredients.
Ensuring all equipment and facilities are effectively sanitized under established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements.
Running a potato-dehydrating drum line, maintaining an adequate and consistent flow of mash, monitoring and adjusting the feed auger and roller adjustments, and shoveling product as needed.
Ensuring the drum operates efficiently and effectively by keeping plenty of mash on all applicator rolls and making sure that only pure mash is on the applicator rollers to minimize defects.
Considering product quality and working towards producing a consistent product based on customer and Top Tier specifications.
Covering breaks and days off for the line operator.
Loading and offloading trucks.
General cleaning of the plant, break areas, and bathrooms, as time allows.
Following instructions for the safe lifting and carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects.
Identifying/reporting defective equipment.
Reporting all job-related injuries to management.
Practicing and adhering to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
Following all applicable SOP's for the area in which they are assigned.