Production Operator

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

Position Overview: The plant operator will be responsible for mixing and blending ingredients, loading/unloading rail cars and trucks, and other miscellaneous tasks required to produce liquid animal feed.

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

• Operate the boiler per the seasonal demands of production.
• Operate pumps, valves, and tanks to mix ingredients and blend liquid feed.
• Test all finished products and inbound ingredients.
• Use a forklift, as needed, to move ingredients.
• Load and unload bulk liquid trucks and railcars.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all raw ingredients.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping around facility.
• Interact and communicate with customers and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner.

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:

• 1 year manufacturing experience
• Mechanically inclined with ability and skill in using boiler, hand/power tools, and production equipment (pumps, valves, pipelines, tanks, and laboratory equipment)

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 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings