Plant Operator

Zinpro•North Branch, MN

6d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Colostrum Operations Manager, 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. Work will center around performing routine tasks and responsibilities involving the operation, maintenance/repair, and management of Zinpro plant equipment or other tasks under close supervision. Working both independently and collaboratively with team members and management, the Plant Operator has an active role in improving, operating, and maintaining all processes associated with the plant. Success in this position requires the ability to work with complex machinery and perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in a Zinpro manufacturing plant.

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 the automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products
Operates a variety of equipment, including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging equipment, and material handling equipment
Drives changes in safety, working conditions, and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, shop, or work team
Performs all tasks in compliance with company policies, procedures, work instructions, and training
Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment
Handles, lifts, and transports product and operates miscellaneous 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
Performs other duties as assigned