Reception Pit Opr SW (B SHIFT)

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

About The Position

The Reception Pit Operator, is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the anaerobic digester reception pit which includes inspecting, weighing and conducting initial cleaning of material before they enter the digesters. , which are systems that break down organic waste to produce biogas and digestate. This role involves a combination of monitoring, maintenance, and operational tasks to include the operation of equipment to ensure the optimal performance of the digestive process and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Ability to work in a wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot or cold environment
Ability to walk and stand on feet for more than 10 hours per shift
Ability to climb stairs / fixed and vertical ladders occasionally, requires upper body and arm strength due to frequently claiming vertical ladders and having to pull up your own weight and not afraid of Hights
Requires occasional bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Utilize hand tools and shovel frequently throughout shift
Ability to identify and use PPE in accordance with SDS sheets
Must be able to pass a fit test, physical exam, and pulmonary function test (lung capacity) and serve on Hazardous response team

Nice To Haves

Industrial control and multiple heavy equipment experience skills preferred
Experience in wastewater treatment or anaerobic digestion is often preferred
We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor digesters
Control the input of materials into the digesters
Monitor equipment, gauges and charts related to digesters performance (temperature, PH, biogas, etc.)
Perform light maintenance and adjustment tasks on digester equipment
Troubleshooting and addressing operational issues
Properly adjusts production machines to ensure efficiency, quality and accuracy with minimal loss of product
Daily set-up and operation of production machines and operating machines to production standards
Maintains accurate inventory of supplies needed to operate the machine
Document product specs and completing daily reports
Forklift operation which requires a forklift license
Coordinate with other personnel to ensure compliance with specifications
Participate in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies
Maintain familiarity with established operating systems
Communicate concerns and improvement ideas
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives