2nd Shift Plant Operator

Zinpro • Garner, IA

12d

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Plant Operator is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by manufacturing the organization's products according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards. Controls, operates, and maintains th e automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products O perates a variety of equipment, including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging equipment, and material handling equipment Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment Performs shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks Perform sampling, data collection, and process operation according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements Ensures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned Proactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product Receives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (PC) 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 effectively communicate with coworkers and management

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education
• 3 plus years’ 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)
• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP’s, or Lean Manufacturing methods

Responsibilities

• Controls, operates, and maintains th e automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products
• O perates a variety of equipment, including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging equipment, and material handling equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment
• Performs shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks
• Perform sampling, data collection, and process operation according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements
• Ensures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned
• Proactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Receives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments

Benefits

• Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all.
• Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off.
• We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees