Shag Truck/Facilities Technician - Nights - Essentia

Lauridsen Group•Harlan, IA

10d•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.

Requirements

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.
Standing - Continuous
Sitting - Occasional
Walking - Frequent
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent
Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Frequent
Confined Spaces - Occasional
Working on Heights: Unprotected Heights - Occasional
Working on Heights: Protected Heights - Occasional
Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level - Frequent
Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level - Frequent
Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level - Frequent
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force. - Frequent
Working with/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Continuous
Operating a Motor Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Continuous
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Continuous
Recording Data - Frequent
Operating Office Equipment - Occasional
Operating Computer - Occasional
Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) up to 80 lbs of force - Frequent
Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Occasional
Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional
Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Color Definition - Yes
Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Continuous
Office - Occasional
Multiple Locations - Occasional
Plant - Continuous
Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Continuous
Rough Terrain - Occasional
High School Diploma or GED certificate required
Must be able to obtain Class A CDL license

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Operate the shag truck in accordance with established procedures
Check engine oil and fuel up truck at set intervals
Check and maintain fuel in trailer refers
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.
Maintain a clean work area including proper care and storage of tools/equipment.
Perform preventive and light maintenance of equipment.
Assist with facilities maintenance projects as needed.
Follow all safety protocols.
Load tanker trailers.
Dump inedible combos into scrap trailer.
Mowing, weed eating, weed spraying.