Production Technician 9 am - 5:30 pm KCK

Integrated Proteins, LLC•Kansas City, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician at the Kansas City, Kansas plant produces protein meals used as an ingredient in dry pet foods at an Integrated Proteins facility. The role involves sampling and inspecting bulk hopper trailers, loading and unloading bulk and toted products, monitoring production, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $23.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent.
Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from waist to crown.
Ability to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet.
Ability to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs.
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift; the schedule may exceed 8 hours per day.
Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete assignments.
Ability to work overhead.
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures.
Ability to withstand confined spaces.
Personable and attentive.
Able to multitask, detail-oriented, and punctual.
Must meet the minimum age qualification of 18 years.

Responsibilities

Use a scissor lift and a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers.
Open bulk hopper trailer doors and use an 8–10-pound rubber mallet to help shake product loose for unloading.
Operate a front-end loader to scoop product into the mixer, hoppers, and bays.
Operate the load-out system to load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks.
Monitor the processing system for equipment or product issues.
Inspect inbound and outbound bulk hopper trailers.
Collect production-line samples and transport them to the lab for analysis.
Complete paperwork associated with trailer inspections and product movements.
Sweep the facility floor with a floor sweeper and use compressed air to clean super sacks and the facility.
Use a dump cart to weigh and empty products from production streams into designated areas.
Complete required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA training.
Apply labels to super sacks.
Load and unload covered bulk hopper rail cars.
Clean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs.
Maintain good housekeeping and comply with food safety and safety rules and procedures.
Wear and maintain required protective clothing and equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, and a hard hat; use additional protective clothing when needed.
Report safety or food safety issues to the supervisor or manager on duty.
Perform other duties as assigned.