Job Description

This is a full-time position located in Sioux City IA. This individual will generally be expected to work from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. CT and will receive night shift differential pay of an additional $1.50/hr. You must also be available to work any assigned shift (day, night, weekend) and overtime as required.

As an operator, your role will be to keep the plant running at full capacity while maintaining a safe environment and producing quality products. This will require understanding, learning, and troubleshooting the various processes and unit operations. The responsibilities listed below are intended to be non-exhaustive.

Primary Responsibilities

· Safely operate batching mixers, screw conveyors, evaporators, bucket elevators, rotary drums, pumps, baggers, palletizers, robots, compressors, valves, and other plant equipment.

· Monitor process conditions and equipment such as flow meters and temperature and pressure gauges.

· Troubleshoot processes quickly and efficiently.

· Collect and analyze samples for both operational and quality purposes.

· Run both computer operated equipment and non-computer operated equipment.

· Monitor and report on inventory and ingredient levels.

· Ensure regulatory compliance by ensuring that process conditions and product specifications are met.

· Load and unload both truck and rail and perform final quality checks before orders leave the facility.

· Assist customer support to schedule and fulfill customer orders.

· Assist in other operational tasks that can include updating standard operating procedures, performing audits and process reviews, providing feedback on improving the processes, and testing new processes and products.

· Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience

· High School or equivalent education required

· 2 years of work experience

· Authorized to work in the United States

· 18 years or older

· Must be able to read and write in English; posses good math skills and basic computer skills such as typing and utilizing Microsoft Office applications.

· Ability to understand mechanical equipment.

· Ability to perform physical jobs such as lifting 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds), bending, climbing ladders and stairs, walking, and mechanical work.

· Ability to pass a pulmonary fitness test, background check, and drug test.

· Must be able to work in confined spaces, cold and hot environments, and on elevated platforms and equipment.

· Able to wear a dust mask.

· Must be able to operate forklifts and equipment.

· Must be able to work with others in a non-stop environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

· Associate’s Degree, technical/vocational degree.

· Experience in a process manufacturing environment.

· Specializations and/or certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overnight shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally; bend, climb, and conduct mechanical work; and work in cold/hot environments.
• Are you able to pass a drug test and physical capacity profile?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• work: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sioux City, IA (Required)

Work Location: In person