3rd Shift Plant Operator

Shift: 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM). The plant operator is expected to work a 40-hour work week and occasional overtime.

Pay

Base salary range varies based on experience, certification, education, market conditions, and location. Additional compensation includes:

• $2/hour shift premium
• $4,000 sign-on bonus
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare
• Generous paid time off
• Education assistance
• Retirement planning and 401(k)
• Disability and long-term care insurance
• Travel assistance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Gift matching

Responsibilities

• Control, operate, and maintain automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products
• Operate equipment including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging, and material handling equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment
• Handle shipping, receiving, and warehousing tasks
• Conduct sampling, data collection, and process operations according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements
• Ensure nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned
• Proactively identify and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality
• Receive and complete work direction and job assignments from management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum required)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (PC) and working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Effective communication with coworkers and management

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Post-secondary education
• 3+ years’ experience in a related production environment (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 (e.g., ERP)
• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMPs, or Lean Manufacturing methods

About Zinpro

At Zinpro, advancing health and wellbeing for animals and people drives everything we do. As a pioneer in performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions, Zinpro partners with customers worldwide to enhance animal performance through smarter, science-led nutrition. Family-owned and privately held, our steady growth is fueled by a world-class team manufacturing high-quality products marketed in over 70 countries.

Zinpro is committed to developing sustainable practices in animal nutrition. Employees gain broad experience in a growing organization recognized as a Great Place to Work®, valuing diverse perspectives and building equitable, inclusive teams.