3rd Shift Plant Operator

Zinpro•North Branch, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator manufactures Zinpro products according to production specifications and schedules, volume, cost and wastage targets, and quality standards. Working under close supervision, the role involves operating, maintaining, repairing, and managing plant equipment and related processes. The operator works independently and with team members and management to improve, operate, and maintain plant processes, while handling complex machinery and physically demanding work safely. This position is based in a Zinpro manufacturing plant and reports to the Operations Supervisor. The position works a 40-hour week on third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime. Compensation is $23.00–$36.00 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift premium. The role is eligible for a bonus and a $4,000 sign-on bonus. The work environment may include guarded moving machinery, toxic or hazardous chemicals, heights, confined spaces, and hot or cold conditions. Noise levels vary from quiet to loud. The operator must wear required personal protective equipment and regularly perform standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling, and lift or move up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a production environment.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
Basic computer skills and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting or moving up to 60 pounds and wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary education.
More than 3 years of experience in a related production environment or industry, such as chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, or dairy manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance-related tasks.
Boiler operation experience.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Responsibilities

Control, operate, and maintain production machinery used to blend, mix, process, dry, fill, and package Zinpro specialty products.
Oversee machine operations to ensure filled or packaged products meet quality and conformity standards.
Stock and sort products for packaging or filling machine operations and replenish packaging supplies such as bags.
Drive changes in safety, working conditions, and equipment use to improve department or team efficiency.
Perform tasks in compliance with company policies, procedures, work instructions, and training.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment.
Handle, lift, and transport products, and operate miscellaneous equipment.
Perform shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks.
Identify, segregate, and disposition nonconforming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products appropriately.
Identify and participate in implementing improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Receive work direction and work orders from management and complete assigned jobs satisfactorily.
Maintain the area around the work site.

Benefits

$4,000 sign-on bonus.
100% employer-paid medical insurance for family and single coverage, with no monthly premiums.
Health and wellness incentives.
Paid vacations and holidays.
401(k).
Profit-sharing contribution of up to 15% of total gross compensation, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Short-term disability and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement.
Education assistance.
Retirement planning resources.
Disability and long-term care insurance.
Travel assistance.
Fitness reimbursement.
Gift matching.
Bonus eligibility.