Oil-Dri Corporation Of America-posted 10 months ago
Ripley, MS
Chemical Manufacturing

Reporting to a Lead Person or Supervisor, the Verge Operator must be able to operate all Verge Processing Equipment, perform quality checks, load trucks and railcars & handles data entry/supporting paperwork.

  • Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
  • Operates Forklift.
  • Reads and monitors electronic equipment and interprets the data to adjust, as necessary.
  • Sets up equipment and performs daily inspections and makes minor adjustments, as necessary.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve quality & processing issues.
  • Conduct quality testing on raw materials, 'in process materials' and on final product.
  • Generate necessary work orders and check completed maintenance work.
  • Propose changes leading to improvements in safety, quality, operations, and cost.
  • Operate Verge processing equipment according to operating procedures and within process parameters.
  • Load trucks and rail cars.
  • Prepares daily reports, as necessary.
  • Handles daily computing.
  • Performs general plant clean-up and keeps work area clean and free of clutter.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Pass the pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT and Computer Literacy).
  • Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
  • Must be able to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data.
  • Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications.
  • Must be able to visually differentiate between assorted products and be able to hear warning alarms.
  • Must be able to use computer programs, such as, AS400, Outlook Word and Excel.
  • Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.
  • Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
  • Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
  • Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.
  • Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
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