What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician ZFS Ithaca - Night Shift position at ZFS Ithaca?
Job Description
Job Description
ZFS Ithaca has taken over the role of Michigan’s largest soybean processor, a title held by its affiliate, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc., for more than 20 years.
ZFS Ithaca is a 45 million bushel per year soybean processing operation and a 6.8 million bushel grain storage facility serviced by both rail and truck. Located in the beautiful city of Ithaca in central Michigan, ZFS Ithaca has quadrupled the state’s soybean processing capacity and will impact agriculture in the state for decades.
The Process Technician is responsible for monitoring and operating processing equipment and assures production quality standards are met.
Schedule :
2-2-3 Shift Schedule, 4 : 50PM to 5 : 00AM
Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2 : Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
As a Process Technician, there is a mandatory attendance during our bi-annual preventative maintenance shutdowns. On occasion, some position specific trainings may occur outside of the typical work schedule listed.
Compensation :
Position starts at $21.00 an hour, with an additional night shift premium of $1.50.
This is a non-exempt position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Constantly monitor and control plant operations to carry out the established operations plan, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Physically monitor process temperatures, pressures, material flows and levels to evaluate process operations.
- Complete sanitation work of areas as assigned.
- Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, process aids, and packaging materials relevant to department.
- Take samples of products, analyze quality, and record resulting test data.
- Maintain logs of instrument readings observed during hourly rounds.
- Make the necessary physical adjustments to meet desired operating parameters.
- Notify Supervisor or Management of operational or food safety concerns.
- Assist all other employees and departments as required for efficient plant operation.
- Communicates regularly with all necessary personnel to ensure efficient plant operation.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
- Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation / environment at all times.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Education and Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship between the employer and employee. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $21
