Production Operator 1st Shift

Ingredients Plus•Lakeville, NY

24d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Operations Supervisor, the Production Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading finished products and raw materials for customers' use, washing and sanitizing trailers with hot water, as well as other assigned duties. This position is Monday through Friday 6:00 - 2:30 PM. Rotational weekend availability required. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Follows and complies with all appropriate company safety rules and regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, and any and all local, state, or federal agencies to ensure a healthy and safe work environment Follows all appropriate safety procedures while loading, and unloading product Load finished product onto liquid and dry trailers Unload raw materials from liquid and dry railcars and trailers Operate forklift, tractors, trailers and/or moving railcars using hand jack or forklift Prepares work orders for major maintenance or repairs to equipment Ability to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate responses May be required to work flexible hours and be able to work Monday thru Sunday, if needed Clean and maintain assigned work areas Turn off equipment when not in use Immediately report any vehicle or equipment defects, accidents, injuries, and vehicle or equipment damage Immediately complete all required accident or incident reports Assist in cleaning and repairing tasks Use of all types of hand tools (I.E.: railcar bars, railcar vibrator, pneumatic railcar gate opener, shovels, wrenches, etc.) Operates power/air tools and equipment (I.E.: rail car bar, fork lift, etc.) Manufacture sucrose, invert & other specific products for our customers Performs other duties may be assigned

Requirements

Strong safety performance and value for safety
Knowledge of equipment operation and use of tools
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic fundamental skills (math, reading, writing)
Excellent teamwork skills
Flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement
Able to wear protective gear correctly during the work day
Proper handling of food grade chemicals
Willingness and ability to work afternoon and evening shifts, and weekends
Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attendance record
High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent in job related experience.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures
Ability to lift 60 pounds routinely
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and walk long distances
Ability to stand, crouch, kneel, and sit for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stretch, and twist
Ability to reach, push, pull, grasp

Responsibilities

Follows and complies with all appropriate company safety rules and regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, and any and all local, state, or federal agencies to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
Follows all appropriate safety procedures while loading, and unloading product
Load finished product onto liquid and dry trailers
Unload raw materials from liquid and dry railcars and trailers
Operate forklift, tractors, trailers and/or moving railcars using hand jack or forklift
Prepares work orders for major maintenance or repairs to equipment
Ability to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate responses
May be required to work flexible hours and be able to work Monday thru Sunday, if needed
Clean and maintain assigned work areas
Turn off equipment when not in use
Immediately report any vehicle or equipment defects, accidents, injuries, and vehicle or equipment damage
Immediately complete all required accident or incident reports
Assist in cleaning and repairing tasks
Use of all types of hand tools (I.E.: railcar bars, railcar vibrator, pneumatic railcar gate opener, shovels, wrenches, etc.)
Operates power/air tools and equipment (I.E.: rail car bar, fork lift, etc.)
Manufacture sucrose, invert & other specific products for our customers
Performs other duties may be assigned

Benefits

Direct deposit paid weekly.
Quarterly performance bonus opportunities!
Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans - Eligible 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Free health savings account with employer match.
Fidelity 401(k) with competitive employer match - fully vested from date of hire.
3 weeks paid time off plus sick timeâ¯(pro-rated based on start date).
9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays.
Boot allowance twice per year.
Protective equipment and company swag provided.
Free life insurance up to $150,000.
Free employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverages.
Employee Assistance Programs.
And more!