Material Handler/ Blender Operator - Day Shift

*Please note, this is not a warehouse position*

Are you ready to be a crucial part of our dynamic extrusion operating team? As a Material Handler, you'll kickstart the extrusion process, ensuring our machines are supplied with the right materials for seamless operation and top-notch product quality. Attention to detail is key in this pivotal role! While previous experience is beneficial, we're willing to train the perfect candidate who's passionate about making a difference in our production process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the inventory and distribution of over 30 different products and materials, ensuring precise supply to the dryers and extrusion lines.
• Operate a variety of machinery including dryers, grinders, filters, tippers, and blenders.
• Maintain cleanliness of gaylords, blenders, grinders, and work area to prevent any potential cross-contamination of materials.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness in all paperwork related to material tracking and processing.
• Set up, operate, and maintain blending equipment, guaranteeing timely and accurate supply of materials to all production lines.
• Perform material clean out of equipment when changing over jobs to ensure no cross-contamination.
• Responsible for understanding the food safety hazards of their job and following the employee GMPs and other procedures to ensure food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Time management skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to details.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use resources to find documents.
• Dependable work record.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• One year manufacturing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL/ MENTAL DEMANDS:

Standing/ Sitting – Primarily a standing job, minimal sitting

Lifting/ Carrying – Lift up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally assist with 100 lbs. Some lifting and carrying is over shoulder height.

Bending/ Reaching – Frequently necessary to bend and push/ pull equipment. It is also occasionally necessary to squat, crawl, crouch, reach above shoulder level, balance and kneel.

Walking/ Climbing – Frequent walking and occasionally necessary to climb up to 15 feet. Comfortable being up to 40 feet above floor.

Hand Task – Firm grasping with the right and left hands is necessary.

Mental Capacity – Read and comprehend at the 12th grade level, add, subtract, multiply, and divide; comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

Other – The position also requires exposure to changes in temperature/ humidity; being around moving machinery, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.88 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar City, UT 84721 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar City, UT 84721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22