Job TitleTo process raw material into a quality finished product and to assist various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to meet customer
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Experience: Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.
Job Duties:- Milling OperatorOperate skid steer to move product
- Follow verbal and written instructions relating to placement/blending of product
- Climb stairs to monitor trailers being loaded
- Document required information per quality policies
- Receiving OperatorAbility to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate regarding product flow
- Use push-button system to operate bins and augersUse hand tools to physically clean out bins and augers
- Manually open and close valves using crank system
- Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow
- Climb stairs to monitor product flowDocument required information per quality policies
- Meat Cooker Operator
- Read and operate electronic monitoring system
- Open and close valves and equipment doors using crank system
- Climb stairs to monitor and operate equipment
- Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs
- Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flowDocument required information per quality policies
- Feather System OperatorOperate skid steer to move product
- Read and operate electronic monitoring system
- Use push-button system to operate bins and augersUse shovel to physically remove product from under conveyor
- Document required information per quality policies
- Blood System OperatorAbility to read and operate electric monitoring system
- Ability to open and close valves using lever and crank systems
- Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
- Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailersDocument required information per quality policies
- Shag Truck OperatorOperate shag truck to move trailers around facility
- Ability to use crank system to secure trailers
- Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure
- Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailersDocument required information per quality policies
Job Requirements:- Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace.
- Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.
- Ability to prepare and operate all machinery.
- General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
- Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
- Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.
- Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift.
- Ability to work varying work schedules.
- Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic math skills.
- Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
- Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
- Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.
- Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
- Ability to cooperate with all staff.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.
- Ability to assist in all work areas.
- Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained
- Basic Physical Requirements
- Approximate: 8-9 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
- Key: Rare = 0% - 5%Occasional = 6% - 33%Frequent = 34% - 66%Continuous = 67% - 100%N/A = Not Applicable
- Standing - Continuous
- Sitting - Occasional
- Walking - Continuous
- Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent
- Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional
- Climbing Stairs - Frequent
- Climbing Ladders - Rare
- Working on Heights:
- Unprotected heights - Rare
- Protected heights - Frequent
Lifting:
Lifting weights from 01 to 10lbs. - OccasionalLifting weights from 11 to 20lbs. - OccasionalLifting weights from 21 to 30lbs. - OccasionalLifting weights from 31 to 40lbs. - OccasionalLifting weights from 41 to 50lbs. - OccasionalPush/Pull/Maneuver:
Push/pull/maneuver weights from 01 to 10lbs. - OccasionalPush/pull/maneuver weights from 11 to 20lbs. - OccasionalPush/pull/maneuver weights from 21 to 30lbs. - OccasionalPush/pull/maneuver weights from 31 to 40lbs - OccasionalPush/pull/maneuver weights from 41 to 50lbs. - Occasional
Working with/or operating moving machinery/equipment - ContinuousOperating a motor vehicle as part of your job [Shag Truck Operator] - ContinuousOperating a motor vehicle as part of your job [All other positions] - RareRead/monitor gauges on various equipment/machinery - Continuous
Recording data - ContinuousOperating office equipment - Rare
Operating computer - RareFoot movements to operate foot controls [Shag Truck Operator] - Continuous
Foot movements to operate foot controls [All other positions] - RareGood vision, corrected to normal; or ability to accessrequired information and to perform job duties - YesColor definition - YesGood hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicateand/or understand required information and to perform job duties - YesMobility:(Ability to be Mobile throughout required work areas)
Office: Rare
Multiple Locations - RarePlant - Continuous Equipment/maintenance or repair area - Continuous Basic Mental Requirements Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and learn equipment/machinery operation as required by job description. Employee will frequently use the following abilities: learning new equipment; calculating; analyzing numbers and situations; reading, speaking, and writing; comprehending complex information; problem solving; and communication skills. Employee must be able to follow established procedures using common sense and logical thinking in accomplishing job duties. In addition, employee must be able to work independently,
