Production Operator

Position will start as a full time, temporary position for the first 60 days then transition to a full time, direct employee.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (with company match) effective 1st day of direct employment.

Position Overview: To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a liquid animal feed plant; to produce product for sale per quality, quantity, and formula standards.

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

• Safely and efficiently mix raw ingredients based on company formulas and established operational procedures.
• Test all finished products and inbound ingredients to ensure they meet quality standards. Review finished products for formulary and weight accuracy as well as for label and tag accuracy.
• Organize, schedule, prepare, and set up machines to carry out the production. Use equipment such as tools, forklifts, in compliance with manufacturer recommendations, government regulations, and company policy.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all raw ingredients.
• Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly.
• Calibrate equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Report equipment safety hazards and malfunctions accurately and, in compliance with regulations, complete all paperwork.
• Ensure all activities are handled within company and state/federal policies, practices, regulations, and laws.
• Keep work area tidy and clean.
• Attend training seminars and pass required tests for HSE / Operations related criteria.
• Interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner and respond to and give feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel, and research matters.
• Take the initiative to identify problems, use judgment to find appropriate solutions and follow through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Support team efforts, actively work to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperate with others, and actively learn from other team members.
• Report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position and be willing to perform the duties as workload necessitates.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills & comfortable with basic mathematics
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and complete documents and other paperwork
• Ability to change duties throughout the day and to work with a variety of individuals
• Legally able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class D Driver’s License, Forklift Certification

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear safety equipment, including safety shoes, goggles, gloves, and similar equipment
• Comfortable in a variety of weather conditions, including rain/snow and heat/cold
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment with noise/vibration, fumes, or moving mechanical parts
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21