Production Operator (2nd Shift) - Boyer Valley Company

LGI Homes•Denison, IA

13d•Onsite

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.
Ability to prepare and operate all machinery.
General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.
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.
Good vision, corrected to normal; or ability to access required information and to perform job duties
Color definition
Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate and/or understand required information and to perform job duties
Mobility: (Ability to be Mobile throughout required work areas)
Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and learn equipment/machinery operation as required by job description.
Employee will frequently use the following abilities: learning new equipment; calculating; analyzing numbers and situations; reading, speaking, and writing; comprehending complex information; problem solving; and communication skills.
Employee must be able to follow established procedures using common sense and logical thinking in accomplishing job duties.
In addition, employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods.
Normally, employee will be responsible for materials, company property and work that he/she has completed.

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
Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility
Ability to use crank system to secure trailers
Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure
Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers
Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained