Essentia Shag Truck/Facilities Technician - Nights - Harlan

LGI Homes•Harlan, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To operate the shag truck and assist with the loading, unloading, and delivery of product within the plant. This position will also provide support to the maintenance team and assist with preventive maintenance programs and other facilities projects as necessary. This is a Night position, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am swing shift schedule. The Shag Truck assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and customer specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED certificate required
Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred
Must be able to obtain Class A CDL license within 6 months of hire date.
Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.
Ability to prepare and operate all machinery necessary to perform duties.
General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.
Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
Ability to work varying work schedules.
Ability to communicate in oral and written form.
Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic math skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
Ability to cooperate with all team members.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.
Ability to assist in all work areas.
Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and learn equipment/machinery operation as required by job description.
Employee will frequently use the following abilities: learning new equipment; calculating; analyzing numbers and situations; reading, speaking and writing; comprehending complex information; problem solving; and communication skills.
Employee must be able to follow established procedures using common sense and logical thinking in accomplishing job duties.
In addition, employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods.
Normally, employee will be responsible for materials, company property and work that he/she has completed.
Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties
Color Definition
Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties
Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas

Responsibilities

Operate the shag truck in accordance with established procedures including the following: Check engine oil and fuel up truck at set intervals, Check and maintain fuel in refrigerated trailer, Move trailers around lot, Weigh trailers as directed, Unload product being hauled when needed, Perform trailer wash out when needed, Maintain cleanliness of raw receiving area (washing floors, walls, equipment, etc.), Assure proper unrestricted traffic flow around the plant, Operate pallet jack and forklift.
Assist warehouse staff with preparing loads.
Assist warehouse staff with relabeling and warehouse operations.
Maintain a clean work area including proper care and storage of tools/equipment.
Perform preventive and light maintenance of equipment.
Follow all safety protocols.
Assist in other areas of the plant as needed.
Dump inedible combos into scrap trailer.