What are the responsibilities and job description for the MACHINE OPPERATOR position at CENTRAL OHIO FARMERS CO-OP INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Marion, OH
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: 1st shift 6a-6p
Job Category: Manufacturing
Description
Position Responsibilities:
- A majority of the job includes HOUSEKEEPING: SWEEPING, SHOVELING, SCOOPING, SCRAPING, WASHING, MOPPING, etc. These tasks are done every shift every day. If you do not like to keep busy and are not self-motivated to clean, then this is not the job for you.
- Develop knowledge of the product you are working with and its hazardous properties
- Must be aware of and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations with respect to the product you are handling
- Assist all areas of the unloading, loading and transferring of grain and grain products which may include but not be limited to truck and rail operations
- Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of grain and grain products and the associated safety systems of that equipment
- Perform maintenance work and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
- Visually monitors grain, meal and oil for irregularities and take proper action when discovered
- Removes choke-ups, clean spills and follow proper safety policies while doing such
- Properly and accurately record all applicable documentation
- Clean and prepare storage facilities including but not limited to grain bins and flat storage
- Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication, when operating grain handling equipment
- Learn the gauging and reporting of product levels in grain storage, trucks and rail cars if applicable
- Monitors grain handling equipment conditions on a routine frequency (daily equipment checks)
- Collect proper grain and grain product samples for testing when needed.
- Understand how to safely shutdown and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lock Out Tag Out procedures
- Keep current and maintain all training requirements for the position
- Assist in all other grain handling functions including but not limited to grain receiving and shipping via truck and rail.
- Provide excellent customer service, treating all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Use sound judgment and abilities to support the best interests of the company in all situations
- Perform other related duties as needed or assigned
Qualifications
At a MINIMUM, qualified candidates will need to meet the following Position Requirements to be considered for an interview:
- Positive attitude
- Good attendance
- Medium to high level of mechanical ability
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable with heights
- Comfortable working on a catwalk
- Comfortable working with moving surfaces
- Must have good communication skills
- Adaptable, dependable, self-starter
- Housekeeping – sweeping, shoveling, etc.
- Follow all safety rules including LOTO (lock-out-tag-out)
- Must wear proper PPE (safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs and steel-toe boots covering ankle)
- Work well independently and as a team
- Must be able to work overtime and occasional weekends and holidays to meet business needs
It is imperative that all employees maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and fosters a favorable image of the cooperative.
If you do not have a positive attitude, you do not want to stay busy and you do not want to work well both independently and as a team...Do not apply.
