About The Position

To process raw material into a quality finished product and to assist various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to meet customer specifications.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred
  • Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred
  • Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace
  • Ability to work safely and be quality conscious
  • General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods
  • Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures
  • Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices
  • Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions
  • Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift
  • Ability to work varying work schedules
  • Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to perform basic math skills
  • Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas
  • Ability to remain calm and professional at all times
  • Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs
  • Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality
  • Ability to cooperate with all staff
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary
  • Ability to assist in all work areas
  • Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained

Responsibilities

  • Operate skid steer to move product
  • Follow verbal and written instructions relating to placement/blending of product
  • Climb stairs to monitor trailers being loaded
  • Document required information per quality policies
  • Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate regarding product flow
  • Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
  • Use hand tools to physically clean out bins and augers
  • Manually open and close valves using crank system
  • Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow
  • Read and operate electronic monitoring system
  • Open and close valves and equipment doors using crank system
  • Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs
  • Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers
  • Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility
  • Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure
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