Plant Operator

Southern States Cooperative•Lumberton, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely and effectively performs one or more operations function(s) as assigned at a SSC fertilizer plant. Demonstrates the ability to learn and develop operations skill sets and utilize specialized industrial equipment. Performs work under direct supervision.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Able to learn and understand operations procedures, quality requirements, and related policies governing the fertilizer production program
Able to learn and safely operate specialized production equipment, controls, and systems as determined by location
Able to work in a fast paced team environment where job assignments may vary based on production and business need
Able to meet production goals and deadlines as determined by seasonal demand
Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Able to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral and diagram form
Able to complete paperwork, reports, and/or documentation, in a legible, organized, and timely manner
Attention to detail
Able to speak, read, write the English language in a proficient manner
Overtime, alternate shift, schedule, or weekend may be required as determined by business need
Able to report to work in adverse weather conditions is required

Nice To Haves

Prefer prior experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment operating production equipment.
Previous SSC work experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain effective working knowledge of production procedures and assume full responsibility for operational requirements, including: communication, documentation, efficiency, scheduling, and maintenance.
Safely utilize the proper tools and equipment to complete assignments.
Prepare empty fertilizer merchandising bags for filling, sealing, and shipment.
Keep supply of empty fertilizer bags clean and organized in designated storage location.
Place empty bags on the filling station and fill with fertilizer according to plant procedures.
Empty damaged bags back to processing.
Regularly clean machinery according to housekeeping requirements.
Drop and fold bags on production line.
Place empty fertilizer bags under chute and hold bag until it is full.
Lift and drop bags onto production line.
Fold bags as they go down the production line.
Assist in the chemical warehouse as needed.
Perform fertilizer bag tagging and facility maintenance.
Obtain proper fertilizer analysis tags and place tags in empty bags.
Monitor bagging area for fertilizer spills. Perform clean-up procedures and return fertilizer to processing.
Demonstrate initiative to develop new operations skills.
Participate in training opportunities offered by SSC to increase familiarity with facility and learn procedures for performing additional plant operations.
Comply with requirements of the SSC Quality Control (QC) Program in each operation performed.
Immediately notify plant leadership of any suspected problem with product quality.
Review and comply with QC updates relative to assigned operations.
Maintain clean and orderly work area by keeping tools and equipment in proper places and all materials off the floor.
Perform all related cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
Properly dispose of waste material.
Be proactive with cleaning efforts.
Follow all facility housekeeping requirements and related procedures.
Work safely as to not cause harm to yourself, co-workers, equipment, or inventory.
Comply with OSHA regulations, Southern States Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, work rules and policies.
Perform all other job functions as assigned.