Verge Operator 7pm-7am

Oil-Dri Corporation of America•Ripley, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Verge Operator works in the Packaging department in Ripley and reports to a Lead Person or Supervisor. The role operates Verge processing equipment, performs quality checks, loads trucks and railcars, and handles data entry and supporting paperwork. The operator follows established procedures and process parameters while supporting safe, efficient, and quality-focused plant operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass the required pre-employment tests at the required results: WPT, Quantitative, Verbal, BMCT, and Computer Literacy.
Ability to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOPs, PWIs, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
Ability to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret its data.
Ability to understand safety requirements and other communications.
Ability to visually differentiate between assorted products and hear warning alarms.
Ability to use computer programs such as AS400, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently, and for the duration of the shift if necessary.
Ability to bend, reach, twist, stoop, walk, and frequently climb stairways and ladders.
Ability to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
Ability to talk and hear radio communications and phone conversations.
Ability to perform the role while wearing appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, a dust mask, and protective coveralls, as well as other PPE required for a hot, cold, dusty, or loud industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
Operate a forklift.
Read and monitor electronic equipment, interpret data, and make adjustments as necessary.
Set up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments as necessary.
Troubleshoot and resolve quality and processing issues.
Conduct quality testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and final products.
Generate necessary work orders and check completed maintenance work.
Propose changes that improve safety, quality, operations, or cost.
Operate Verge processing equipment according to operating procedures and process parameters, including pin mixers, extruders, spheronizers, fluid bed dryers, coolers, screens, baghouses, and scrubbers.
Load trucks and railcars.
Prepare daily reports as necessary.
Handle daily computing and supporting paperwork.
Perform general plant cleanup and keep the work area clean and free of clutter.
Perform other duties as assigned.