Production Technician 2:00pm-10:30pm Bolckow, MO

Integrated Proteins, LLC•Bolckow, MO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Production Technician carries out production of protein meal, an ingredient used in dry pet foods, at an Integrated Proteins facility. The work includes obtaining product samples; inspecting dry vans and bulk hopper trailers; loading and unloading bulk and toted products; monitoring production; and cleaning and maintaining equipment. The position also involves completing required food safety, cGMP, OSHA, inspection, and product-movement paperwork and following safety and housekeeping procedures. The regular shift is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. During training, the employee works a hybrid shift until fully trained. The stated starting wage is $23.00.

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 work 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.
Attention to detail.
Punctual.

Responsibilities

Use a scissor lift and a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers.
Open hopper doors and use an 8–10-pound rubber mallet to help release product from bulk hopper trailers.
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 using 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 assigned 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.