Production Tech 6am-2:30pm shift

Integrated Proteins, LLC•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

The Plant Production Technician carries out production of protein meal, an ingredient in dry pet foods, at an Integrated Proteins facility. The role involves obtaining samples, inspecting dry vans and bulk hopper trailers, loading and unloading bulk and toted products, and cleaning and maintaining production equipment. The stated shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the starting wage is $23.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent.
Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from waist to crown.
Ability to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet.
Ability to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs.
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift; the work schedule may exceed 8 hours per day.
Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete assignments.
Ability to work overhead.
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures.
Ability to withstand confined spaces.
Personable and attentive.
Able to multitask.
Attention to detail.
Punctual.

Responsibilities

Use a scissor lift and a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers.
Open hopper doors and use an 8–10-pound rubber mallet to shake product loose and facilitate unloading.
Operate a front-end loader to move product into the mixer, hoppers, and bays.
Operate the load-out system to load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks.
Monitor the processing system for equipment or product issues.
Inspect bulk hopper trailers for inbound and outbound loads.
Collect production-line samples and transport them to the lab for analysis.
Complete paperwork associated with trailer inspections and product movements.
Sweep facility floors with a floor sweeper and use compressed air to clean super sacks and the facility.
Use a dump cart to weigh and empty products from production streams into designated areas.
Complete required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA training.
Apply labels to super sacks.
Load and unload covered bulk hopper rail cars.
Clean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs.
Maintain good housekeeping and comply with food safety and safety rules and procedures.
Wear and maintain required protective clothing and equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, and a hard hat; use additional protective clothing when needed.
Report safety or food safety issues to the supervisor or manager on duty.
Perform other duties as assigned.