Machine Operator I

Schedule

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Overtime as needed including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

The position will provide perform mixing, pelleting and drying responsibilities within the Custom Diet facility to include but not limited to the following:

• Mix diets utilizing both vertical paddle mixers and horizontal ribbon mixer
• Pellet diets utilizing both table-top pellet mills and free-standing pellet mill
• Transfer pelleted diet to drying trays and load and unload drying trays into and out of vacuum dryers
• Complete and maintain mixing, pelleting and drying quality record documentation to ensure quality system compliance
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Completed High School education
• English communication – written, reading and oral
• Neat and legible handwriting
• Developed and accurate basic math ability – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
• Ability to accurately transpose written and printed information to quality record documents
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Perform repetitive tasks

Physical Requirements

• Physical mobility within facility
• Ability to lift 55 lb. objects from floor to shoulder height
• Ability to climb and descend stairs and vertical ladders
• Aptitude to comprehend solid and liquid process flow
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed (including nights and weekends)

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401K