Production Operator

J.D. Heiskell & Companies • Strykersville, NY

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About The Position

Gold Star Feed & Grain, located within 15 minutes of East Aurora, New York, provides feed and nutrition services and commodity trading in the northeastern U.S., primarily to dairies. The company originates feed for its mills, manufactures it to customers’ specifications, and manages delivery logistics. The Production Operator organizes, performs, and completes the manufacture of meal and pelleted feeds to order, monitors and tests for quality assurance as required, and completes daily reports. The role reports to the mill foreman and may assist other operators and perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic understanding of computers and math comprehension; previous plant-environment experience is helpful.
• Mechanical aptitude in prior work history.
• Ability to climb ladders; lift up to 75 pounds; bend, kneel, and stand for long periods; work in confined spaces and at heights; and work long hours in harsh environments, including hot, cold, and dusty conditions.
• Good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, medical questionnaire, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous plant-environment experience.
• Mechanical aptitude in prior work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate bag feed manufacturing equipment, scales, and sewing machines.
• Operate the bulk feed manufacturing system and ensure bulk commodities flow from bulk bins.
• Dump bag ingredients into mixes according to the formula.
• Perform weekly scale weight tests.
• Shrink-wrap and label pallets as required by orders.
• Load and unload trucks at the dock as needed; load Gold Star bag trucks or bulk trucks for deliveries.
• Pull bag orders for next-day bag truck deliveries.
• Refill micro-ingredient hoppers as needed.
• Wait on customers as needed.
• Assist the WEM room operator and ingredient receiver as needed.
• Perform daily inspections of fork trucks.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, including lubrication and adjustments.
• Clean the control room daily and the warehouse daily, and clean the mill on a regular schedule.
• Monitor and test production for quality assurance as required and complete required daily reports.
• Perform other tasks as requested or assigned by management.

Benefits

• Complete benefit package, including 401(k), health, life, and dental insurance effective on the date of hire.

What This Job Offers

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