What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Operator position at Alphia?
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:
The Mill Assistant is responsible for assisting the Team Leader in managing the direct production of the feed mill operation to assure proper quantity, quality and type are delivered. This includes the mixing and grinding of feed ingredient rations within the established operating procedures and FDA compliance policies.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Assist the Team Leader in manufacturing feed according to ration, production schedule requirements and FDA and LANI production and sequencing requirements.
• Maintain production output and quality of feed.
• Ensure mill operates according to company policies and procedures.
• Operate the computer batching system.
• Run in milling ingredients.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Weigh out ingredients.
• Retain samples of feed ingredients according to FDA and LANI policy. Inform your Mill Manager of any quality and quantity concerns.
• Sweep out mill.
• Manage trash compactors.
• Assist with stocking shelves.
• Monitor grain levels and ingredient bins.
• Continuously follows the safety guidelines and safety programs established.
• Maintain good condition of grains and ingredients.
• Report needed repairs.
• Report safety hazards.
• Coordinate maintenance with onsite feed mill maintenance technicians.
• Notify Mill Manager of any manufacturing problems.
• Assist quality control manager with all mill audits.
• Report human and food safety hazards.
• Responsibility to identify and communicate food safety and/or product integrity to appropriate
personnel.
• Supports LANI’s Vision, Mission and Business Values.
• Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor as deemed appropriate.
• Be available to help in all divisions of the company when asked upon by your department manager.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required and is an essential function of the position.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
• Computer skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to multi-task
• Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).
- Education: High school diploma/GED required.
- Experience: Two years' prior experience working at a feed mill is preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of working time, “regularly” means between 26 and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of working time.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is frequently required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel, to manipulate keys on a keyboard and view data on a computer screen. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or reach above shoulders. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch. The employee must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The position may require light lifting, walking within an industrial setting, maintaining concentration during meetings, teleconferencing, and sitting for extended periods of time, and travel by airplane, car or ride share, as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
The employee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area. Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.
The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running.
Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
