General Utility
purefield ingredientsRussell, KS
Job Description:
- GENERAL UTILITY - WHEAT Plant
- Position Reports To: Shift Supervisor; Indirectly: Plant Manager and Operations Manager
- Positions Supervised: None
Schedule:
This position follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (days) or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (nights). Employees rotate between day and night shifts every two weeks.* Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days* Then off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days* Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend (Saturday-Monday)* Includes built-in overtime This schedule provides predictable time off, consistent overtime, and full coverage for our 24/7 operations. Are you looking to start a hands-on career in manufacturing where safety, quality, and teamwork are key? Join PureField Ingredients as a General Utility team member and play an essential role in producing high-quality flour and gluten products.
POSITION PURPOSE:
As a General Utility employee at our Wheat Plant, you will assist Mill & Process Operators to ensure our production runs smoothly and safely. You'll be an integral part of our operations, working in a clean, safe, and team-oriented environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES* Communicate with Shift Supervisors to receive daily tasks and obtain information about daily production parameters.* Assist in collecting samples, observing and learning sampling techniques, recording results, and labeling samples for lab analysis.* Observe loading of midds and bulk gluten trucks.* Clean work areas according to the master cleaning schedule to ensure a safe, clean work environment and to keep in accordance with the SQF policies and procedures.* Inspect and clean assigned magnets and document findings according to food safety policies.* Assist Mill & Process Operator and Shift Supervisor as requested to maintain plant operations and safety.* Attend all SQF food safety and safety meetings.* Light maintenance and repairs as needed* Additional duties, as assigned* Follow the procedures of the Safe Work programs, including Confined Space, Hot Work, and Lock-out Tag-out.* Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.* Understand and follow all SQF and FSMA policies. QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Certification* High school diploma or equivalent certificate required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE* Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.* Relevant safety equipment, policies, and procedures.* Punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.* SKILLS/ABILITIES* Observe gauges, DCS, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly.* Listen to and communicate information.* Quickly and skillfully adjust controls as required.* Work and cooperate with all members of PureField Ingredients in a professional and courteous manner.* Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous, nondiscriminatory, and professional manner, and be able to provide clarification as necessary.* Capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.* Ability to maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb, bend, and walk.* The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.* The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.* Significant time will be spent in the plant.* May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions.* Must be able to climb a ladder.* Must be able to speak and listen clearly.* Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Russell, KS
Occupation
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Industry
Flour Milling
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