Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

What You'll Do

• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Perform mandatory MSHA equipment inspections.
• Warehouse duties, including forklift operation, loading materials and stacking pallets and/or assistance or operation of the Dish (Pan), Roller Mill, or Packaging machines in the manufacturing of prilled product for the fertilizer industry, including setting up, operating and cleaning machinery.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Complete work maintenance orders.
• Record operational and production data accurately.
• Collect and test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications;
• Transfer materials, supplies and product between work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Communicate and work with other departments.
• Attend scheduled departmental and safety meetings.

  What You'll Need

  • 1 year experience in warehouse/manufacturing or similar environment, preferred.
  • Forklift and loader experience, preferred.
  • Knowledge of blending, fluid bed dryer operation, sieving and granulation processes, preferred.
  • Prompt, regular and predictable attendance.
  • The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
  • The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy).
  • A general understanding of good manufacturing practices, including machine set up and start up and ability to identify and resolve basic processing issues.
  • The ability to properly use hand tools.
  • Basic math skills and use of calculator.

  Compensation

  $19.30 - $25.94 / hr

  Local site plan incentive target of 5%

  Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • 401k with Employer Match.
  • 11 paid Company holidays.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Health & Wellness Programs.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Discount Programs.
  • Professional Training and Development Programs.
  • Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!

  Equal Opportunity Employer