Production Operator

PURPOSE: To produce product (liquid animal feed) for sale per quality, quantity and formula standards. Maintain all mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Below is a list of essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Safely and efficiently operate pumps, valves, and tanks to mix ingredients and blend liquid feed based on company formulas and established operational procedures.
• Test all finished products and inbound ingredients to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Load and unload bulk liquid trucks and railcars.
• Pass required tests for HSE / Operations related criteria.
• Support team efforts, actively work to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperate with others, and actively learn from other team members.
• Employee shall comply with applicable regulatory and company health, safety, environmental, and security requirements. Employee is expected to complete required training in a timely manner; perform duties in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and immediately report injuries/illnesses, environmental spills/releases, and any unsafe acts or conditions to supervision in support of continual improvement of the company's health, safety, environmental, and security performance.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSES:

High school degree or G.E.D.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have the ability to inspect equipment or systems and to identify conditions requiring correction.
• Must have a working knowledge of common hand tools, general safety, and able to interpret verbal and written instructions.
• Mechanically inclined with ability and skill in using boiler, hand/power tools, and production equipment (pumps, valves, pipelines, tanks, and laboratory equipment),
• Ability to follow sequential instructions for mixing/batching start-up and shut down
• Ability to read and complete documents and other paperwork
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including safety shoes, goggles, gloves, and similar equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to calculate amounts and units of measure
• Ability to become certified and operate a motor vehicle, forklift, and similar equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
• Capable of reporting to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position and willingness to perform duties as workload necessitates

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The working conditions and environment and the physical requirements/activities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the individual is often exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including rain/snow and heat/cold, noise/vibration, fumes, work near moving mechanical parts, and work in high places and manholes. Frequently the employee is exposed to loud manufacturing noise.

While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb and balance, carry, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and use tools and equipment, enter and exit manholes, and communicate (talk and hear). This position involves standing/walking for up to 100% of the day and climbing/crouching/crawling/stooping/reaching with hands and arms up to 25% of the workday. Frequently the employee is required to push, pull, lift, twist, carry and/or exert force up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required is close vision of 20 inches or less and vision ability of greater than 3 feet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cincinnati, OH 45204 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21