DCC Assistant Operator - Mid Shift

The Opportunity

Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Mid Shift - DCC Assistant Operator position.

Essential Duties

• Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy.
• Communicate with the extruder room and dry packaging personnel as to which bins should be used for their immediate production needs.
• Operate the dryer, coater, cooler and monitor ancillary equipment to produce products that meet the desired specifications set forth by the Quality Assurance Department.
• Visually inspect and save samples throughout all runs to be taken to the Quality Control Lab for final analysis.
• Record operation parameters and turn in at the end of each shift.
• Record all liquid coatings required for each run and turn in at the end of each shift.
• Record all dry coatings required for each run and turn in at the end of each shift.
• Maintain cleanliness of systems between production runs.
• Daily clean up and sanitation of dryer, coater cooler area.
• Weekly cleaning of dryer, coater cooler area per weekly cleaning schedule.
• Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or failures.
• Train new department employees.

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Willing and able to get along with others. Be willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.
• Good judgment, communication skills and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to handle weights of up to 100lbs and 50lbs on a routine basis.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
• 401k Match Opportunity
• Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
• $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
• Tuition Assistance