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. Compensation includes a $2/hour shift premium and a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
Pay
The base salary is a range and may vary based on experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.
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
- Manufacture Zinpro’s products according to production specifications, schedules, volume, cost, wastage targets, and quality standards
- Control, operate, and maintain automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages 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
- Perform 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 participate in implementing 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 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 and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Effective communication with coworkers and management
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary education
- 3+ years’ experience in a related production environment (e.g., 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
For over 52 years, Zinpro has been a pioneer in researching and developing performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions to improve animal and human health. As a family-owned, privately held company, Zinpro serves customers in more than 70 countries and is dedicated to creating smarter, sustainable practices. The company values diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams and fosters a culture of care where employees’ ideas and contributions are valued.