Processor Hydrogenator Operator / 3rd shift / Mon - Fri, 10:30pm - 7am

Smithfield Foods • Cudahy, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Processor Hydrogenator Operator starts up, operates, and closes down the Hydrogenation Plant according to posted instructions. The role processes fats and oils through hydrogenation and filtration, maintains production logs and related paperwork, and transfers products to and from storage tanks, tank trucks, and rail cars. The operator also performs assigned cleaning tasks and other duties as directed by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

The position is based primarily in a plant production environment that may include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and loud noise. Hearing protection is always required. Required safety equipment includes a bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection or goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, fall protection, and face protection. Required training or competencies include proper lifting, PPE, Lock/Tag/Try Authorized, chemical-specific training, PIT, elevator, and fall protection.

Requirements

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• At least 20/40 near and far vision.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Ability to work in the described plant environment and use required safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start up and close down the Hydrogenation Plant according to posted instructions.
• Complete the Hydrogenation Log at indicated times and maintain other work-related logs and paperwork.
• Supply hydrogen at the proper pressure to converters.
• Pump fats and oils into converters and the catalyst mixing tank.
• Take samples to the laboratory for analysis.
• Add the proper amounts of catalyst, filter aid, and bleach to fats or oils after pumping them into the converter.
• Heat fats or oils in the converter, draw a vacuum, and hydrogenate at the proper temperatures, pressures, and specific gravity.
• Cool product to the proper temperature and use the Industrial Filter to transfer it into Tank 416.
• Add phosphoric acid and filter aid after the first filtration into Tank 416, agitate the batch, and perform a second filtration using the Hercules Filter to remove remaining nickel catalyst.
• Send the batch to the finished tanks assigned in the schedule.
• Clean filters as directed.
• Pump product from tank trucks or rail cars into storage tanks as needed, and pump product out to tank trucks or rail cars as requested.
• When using a 3-Way Valve, check both destination points to prevent unknown spills.
• Complete cleaning tasks assigned according to the Department Cleaning Planner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $25.65 per hour.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for full-time and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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