Tiger Soy Processing Technician

Semo Milling • Mexico, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Technician is a member of the process production crew at the Tiger Soy/SEMO Milling facility in Mexico, Missouri, reporting to the Facility Superintendent. The position supports production operations by maximizing process yield and throughput, following production controls, helping maintain machinery, and working with laboratory personnel to meet quality-control protocols. The technician is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area, monitoring production and quality indicators, troubleshooting minor problems, and completing required process documentation.

The role also requires compliance with personnel safety, food safety, quality assurance, sanitation, GMP, and general plant policies. Technicians inspect products, report non-conforming products and safety or environmental issues, secure equipment at the end of the shift, and perform housekeeping duties. Team members may be asked to perform other tasks as necessary.

The job requires physical and mental alertness and stamina throughout an 8–12-hour work shift. Physical demands include occasional to frequent lifting of 50–100 pounds, frequent transitions between sitting and standing, and occasional to frequent stair climbing. The work environment may include occasional to frequent exposure to extreme cold and hot weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of production experience.
• Superior mechanical aptitude.
• Team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maximize process yield and throughput.
• Execute production process controls as directed by the Processing Lead.
• Assist with machinery maintenance and repair.
• Work with laboratory personnel to ensure quality-control protocols are followed.
• Maintain production-area sanitation standards.
• Troubleshoot minor production problems.
• Monitor key indicators for quality, productivity, and utilization.
• Use the IMS and SPC where applicable.
• Take responsibility for the quality of work within the assigned area.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Follow personnel safety policies and procedures, use proper PPE, and ensure safe use of required tools and equipment.
• Follow food safety, quality assurance, GMP, sanitation, and general plant policies and procedures.
• Inspect products for appearance according to customer and QA/food-safety requirements, and inform a supervisor when products do not conform.
• Communicate safety or environmental issues to supervisors or managers.
• Secure equipment and perform general housekeeping at the end of the shift.
• Complete paperwork documenting process parameters and recordkeeping requirements.
• Communicate openly, contribute as a team member, and perform other tasks as necessary.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with a company match of up to 3%.
• Quarterly bonus potential.
• Steel-toe boot reimbursement program.
• Prescription safety-glasses reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED