Production Operator
About The Position
This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. The Pellet Mill Operator is primarily responsible for operation of the Pellet Mill. The main goal will be to pellet all feed ordered for packing. In doing so, he/she must be able to successfully run feed by coordinating the pellet mill and its supporting systems; you must also be able to correctly sequence all feed; make sure to send all feed to the correct locations; regularly maintain/clean the pellet mills and pellet mill support systems; familiarize self with products and their required specifications; and anything else supervisor requires.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- 1 year or more of work experience in any industry
- Basic computer and math skills
- Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English
- Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
- Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of manufacturing work experience
- Machine operation and/or forklift experience
Responsibilities
- Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
- Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
- Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment
- Ensures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production process
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
- Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments
- Operation of the Pellet Mill
- Pellet all feed ordered for packing
- Successfully run feed by coordinating the pellet mill and its supporting systems
- Correctly sequence all feed
- Send all feed to the correct locations
- Regularly maintain/clean the pellet mills and pellet mill support systems
- Familiarize self with products and their required specifications
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- life & disability insurance
- education assistance
- a 401k
- a variety of well-being resources
- prorated PTO
- holiday pay
- employee development programs
- prorated education assistance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
