Rendering Trainee 3rd Shift (46680)
About The Position
The Rendering Trainee will be responsible for operating and adjusting the cooker system efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. This role requires effective communication with various team members, including truck dumpers, maintenance staff, and management, to coordinate operations and resolve issues promptly. The trainee will also be responsible for reporting equipment concerns and safety hazards immediately, performing regular inspections, and troubleshooting associated equipment. Additionally, the position involves monitoring and maintaining air scrubbers and environmental systems, adhering to all safety, GMP, and food safety protocols, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The trainee will monitor product specifications and press performance, install safety guards, monitor tank levels, and complete special projects as directed. Collaboration with the trailer dumper is essential for efficient unloading of incoming materials.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of cooker operations and steam systems.
- Familiarity with associated equipment.
- Ability to perform initial troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of steam processes and safety precautions.
- Strong verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, maintenance staff, and management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols and strict adherence to maintain a safe work environment.
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Adequate vision to monitor equipment and the ability to hear alarms or communicate effectively in a noisy environment.
- Must be able to use hands to operate controls and handle objects safely.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in rendering or a similar industrial environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate and adjust the cooker system efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Communicate effectively with truck dumpers, maintenance staff, and management to coordinate operations and resolve issues promptly.
- Report equipment concerns and safety hazards immediately, taking proactive action if necessary.
- Perform regular inspections, including hourly magnet checks, and ensure all equipment is clean, safe, and running efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and understand associated equipment before seeking maintenance support.
- Monitor and maintain air scrubbers and environmental systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Adhere to all safety, GMP, and food safety protocols to maintain a compliant work environment.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, perform necessary sanitation tasks, and ensure audit readiness.
- Monitor product specifications and press performance, making adjustments to maintain quality.
- Install safety guards and monitor tank levels proactively to prevent overflows or safety hazards.
- Complete special projects or assignments as management or the lead operator directed.
- Collaborate with the trailer dumper to ensure efficient unloading of incoming materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
