What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator, Production position at Lhoist Group?
Job Description
We are seeking a production operator to oversee the overall control and operation of our plant process.
- The ideal candidate will have industrial experience and possess mechanical knowledge of equipment and processes.
- Responsibilities include manual labor to clean up and maintain equipment, troubleshooting, and making informed decisions for the well-being of the plant and production.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring Quality Control by taking routine samples of product streams and inputting results into the database.
Additionally, this position supports Safe Feed Safe Food (SFSF) and Quality Systems certifications.
Responsibilities & Expectations:
Production
- Fully understand plant operation, equipment capacity, and load capabilities of dryer-related material handling equipment on stone, dust, milling, and material handling systems.
- Continuously monitor equipment and flow, removing blockages in mineral process-related equipment in a safe and effective manner as needed.
- Resolve production issues, troubleshoot, and adapt to changing conditions.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks including reporting, cleaning, greasing, and maintaining equipment.
- Work in an isolated environment with minimal supervision.
- Perform maintenance functions on process equipment, which could include manual labor.
- Assist with training new employees and/or equipment.
- Cross-train in other production and maintenance areas as needed.
Inventory Management
- Silo inventory measurements.
- Ensure different product types are distributed into the appropriate bins.
Maintenance
- Clean bins, conveyers, spills, and help clean out material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as needed.
- Perform pre-start maintenance on dryer, plant processes, and mills.
Environmental, Health, and Safety
- Follow all safety policies and procedures & attend scheduled safety meetings.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Promote safety among co-workers utilizing Behavioral Based Safety (BBS).
- Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations and procedures.
- All personnel will be responsible for the facilities' Safe Food initiative, Safe Qualify Feed (SQF), based on FSMA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ensure that truck drivers conduct business in a safe manner.
- Provide general upkeep of the scale house.
- Report any operational or safety problems to management.
- Perform daily workplace exams (WPE) including fall protection equipment, loading equipment, and all shipping work space to MSHA standard.
Lhoist North America offers a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits, 401K retirement savings options, and Educational Assistance to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics.
