Rendering Operator - 2nd Shift

Prestage•Eagle Grove, IA

About The Position

Oversees the daily functions of the process in the Rendering plant to ensure the continued flow of product to include inspecting the equipment and making the appropriate adjustments to maintain a steady product flow. Take samples of finished product to test for various specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or knowledge equivalent to.
1 year mechanical background preferred but not required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management and customers.
Ability to plan work on a daily schedule, work independently and be a highly motivated individual.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to perform this job successfully, an individual should have a high proficiency of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Word Processing software.
The employee is regularly required to stand.
The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee must be able to stand on feet for 10-12 hours.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Monitors control panels and processing equipment and making the appropriate adjustments to valves and speeds of equipment to regulate flow of product.
Maintains log operations and record meter and gauge readings.
Always wearing the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as assigned in your work area.
Ensure government regulatory compliance, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and SQF program for product performance and safety.
Maintain a strong commitment to safety in the operating process.
Other tasks deemed/directed by management.