What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Receiving 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.
Hourly Rate :
19.20 an hour, plus an additional $1.50 / hour night shift premium.
Schedule :
2-2-3 Schedule, 4 : 50PM to 5 : 00AM (Night Shift)
Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2 : Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Extended hours required during bi-annual shutdowns. Additional hours may be required for job specific trainings.
Job Summary :
The Shipping & Receiving Technician is responsible for assisting in the positioning of inventory by daily safe grain loading and unloading of trucks and railcar.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Physically monitor the receiving / loading process to ensure proper flow.
- Safely operate various heavy equipment used to transfer material, product, and rail cars.
- Assist in coordinating inbound soybean receiving activities and segregation of product.
- Verifies loading instructions and paperwork to ensure accurate loading of product.
- Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, process aids, and packaging materials relevant to department. Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks or damage.
- Take samples of products, analyze quality, and record resulting test data.
- Maintain logs and follow preventative maintenance activities and records.
- Make 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 : $19
