Production Specialist - Mexico, MO

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Mexico, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Specialist works onsite at the facility at 301 Lafayette St., Mexico, Missouri. The role handles grain and waste, operates equipment throughout the facility, monitors product quality and tank levels, collects and transports samples to the lab, and enters required operational information into computer systems. The specialist works with peers and management to support continuous improvement and teamwork while maintaining a safe, clean work environment and following safety procedures. The position is full-time on the third shift, 7 PM–7 AM, on an alternating 2-2-3 schedule that includes weekends. Initial training is on the day shift, Monday through Friday, 7 AM–3:30 PM. Compensation is $21.19 per hour, with a $1.00 third-shift differential. Overtime may be paid for qualifying hours, and the role may require overtime, holidays, nights, weekends, or differential shifts. Successful completion of a background check is required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform physical job duties that may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work in elevated areas.
Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or differential shifts.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Handle grain and waste by scraping, shoveling, and sweeping soybean product and byproduct.
Operate facility equipment, which may include tractors with front loaders, skid-steers, manlifts, forklifts, and UTVs.
Monitor product quality specifications.
Collect product samples and transport them to the lab.
Use computer systems to input and record information related to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and process equipment operation.
Interact with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork.
Monitor and measure tank levels.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.