3rd Shift Supervisor
About The Position
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for carrying out the production of protein meal, an ingredient in dry pet foods, at the plant facility. Aspects of production include obtaining samples, conduction inspections on dry vans and bulk hopper trailers, loading and unloading bulk and toted product, and cleaning and maintaining production equipment. The individual in this position is able to perform all functions at the plant in an accurate, safe, and efficient manner: Unloader, Loader, Mixer, Float, and Captain. This position must be able to communicate with the Plant Manager, Assistant Manager, Production Technicians, and Administrative Assistants to ensure all tasks are being completed including scheduling needs. They must comply with all safety regulations, work rules, SOP’s, and company policies. They also ensure the production facility meets all cGMP and safety standards by keeping the facility clean and maintained. The shift for this position is 3rd Shift: 9 pm - 5:30 am.
Requirements
- High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist frequently
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds from waist to crown occasionally
- Ability to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet
- Ability to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift. Work schedule may be over 8 hours per day.
- Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete assignment
- Ability to work overhead
- Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures
- Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication methods.
- Ability to inspect equipment, review production processes, and perform visual quality assessments throughout the facility.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification and operational experience.
- Front-end loader operation experience.
- Skid steer operation experience.
- OSHA training
Responsibilities
- Train employees in all positions including but not limited to unload board, setting up bays, unloading trucks, mixing, loading trucks, sampling trucks, making totes, safety procedures.
- Assigns production technicians to positions daily
- Counsels and communicates with production technicians and disciplines when necessary
- Communicates with management, human resources, and/or EHS when situations require such as employee injury, driver injury, property damage, employee concerns/questions, etc.
- Ensures management directives are completed
- Follows all quality control and food safety procedures
- Maintains excellent inventory control
- Use a scissor lift to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers using a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Open hopper doors on bulk hopper trailers and facilitate unloading by swinging and 8-10 pounds rubber mallet to shake product loose from the hoppers.
- Operate and front-end load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks.
- Monitor processing system to ensure there are no issues with equipment or product.
- Conduct inspections on bulk hopper trailers for inbound and outbound loads.
- Collect samples from the production line and transport to lab for analysis.
- Complete all paperwork associated with trailer inspections.
- Seal hopper bottoms, tarps, and dry van doors.
- Sweep facility floors with push broom.
- Sweep facility floor with a floor sweeper.
- Use compressed air to clean super sacs and the facility
- Utilize a dump cart to weigh and empty product from production streams into designated areas
- Complete all required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA trainings as assigned
- Complete all paperwork associated with product movements
- Apply labels to super sacks
- Load covered bulk hopper rail cars
- Unload covered bulk hopper rail cars
- Clean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs
- Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all food safety and safety rules and procedures
- Wear and maintain the required protective clothing and equipment including safety glasses, steel toe safety shoes, and a hard hat. At times, additional protective clothing may be needed.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
