What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Plant Operator position at Zinpro?
Shift: 3rd shift Plant Operator. 10:00pm - 6:30am. The plant operator is expected to work a 40-hour work week and occasional overtime.
Compensation: $2/hr Shift Premium including $4,000 Sign-on bonus
The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.
Benefits: Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.
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Position Details
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Plant Operator is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by manufacturing the organization's products according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards.
- Controls, operates, and maintains the automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products
- Operates a variety of equipment, including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging equipment, and material handling equipment
- Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment
- Performs shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks
- Perform sampling, data collection, and process operation according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements
- Ensures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned
- Proactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
- Receives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments
Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
- Basic computer skills (PC) and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management
Preferred:
- Post-secondary education
- 3 plus years’ experience in a related production environment or industry such as chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, or dairy manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance-related tasks
- Boiler operation experience
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP’s, or Lean Manufacturing methods
About Zinpro
For more than 52 years, Zinpro has improved the health and wellbeing of both animals and people as a pioneer in the research and development of performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions. As a family-owned, privately held company, our steady growth can be attributed to employing a world-class team of experts, manufacturing quality products and our steadfast commitment to helping our customers advance the health and performance of their animals. With products marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide, Zinpro is the global leader in advancing animal performance through greater nutrition and is dedicated to creating smarter practices for a better, more sustainable world.
Working at Zinpro means you’ll make a positive difference, working as part of an authentic and caring community of bright, passionate people. You’ll gain broad experience in a growing company known for its exceptional commitment to employees, customers and our communities. And you’ll quickly see that your unique ideas and perspectives are valued here, where we work continually to create diverse, equitable and inclusive teams.
Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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