1st Shift Production Operator

To process raw material into a quality finished product and to assist various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to meet customer specifications.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Experience: Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

Job Duties:

Milling Operator

• Operate skid steer to move product.
• Follow verbal and written instructions relating to placement/blending of product.
• Climb stairs to monitor trailers being loaded.
• Document required information per quality policies.

Receiving Operator

• Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate regarding product flow.
• Use push-button system to operate bins and augers.
• Use hand tools to physically clean out bins and augers.
• Manually open and close valves using crank system.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow.
• Climb stairs to monitor product flow.
• Document required information per quality policies.

Meat Cooker Operator

• Read and operate electronic monitoring system.
• Open and close valves and equipment doors using crank system.
• Climb stairs to monitor and operate equipment.
• Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow.
• Document required information per quality policies.

Feather System Operator

• Operate skid steer to move product.
• Read and operate electronic monitoring system.
• Use push-button system to operate bins and augers.
• Use shovel to physically remove product from under conveyor.
• Document required information per quality policies.

Blood System Operator

• Ability to read and operate electric monitoring system.
• Ability to open and close valves using lever and crank systems.
• Use push-button system to operate bins and augers.
• Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers.
• Document required information per quality policies.

Shag Truck Operator

• Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility.
• Ability to use crank system to secure trailers.
• Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure.
• Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers.
• Document required information per quality policies.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace.
• Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.
• Ability to prepare and operate all machinery.
• General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift.
• Ability to work varying work schedules.
• Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
• Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
• Ability to cooperate with all staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to assist in all work areas.
• Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained.