Mill Feedhouse Plant Operator I

About the role

The Mill Feed Operator I is responsible for maintaining safe and effective operations within the Mill and Feedhouse Departments. They will work with Laborers, Utilities, and Feed and Mill Operator II’s to accomplish assigned tasks throughout their shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and effective operations within the Mill and Feedhouse Departments
• Monitor and make adjustments to process as needed utilizing the D/3 computer system
• Operate equipment within parameters to achieve desired results
• Start up and shut down as determined by plant rates
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process problems
• Take readings on equipment as required by departmental policies
• Samples product throughout the process to maintain quality and specifications
• Perform environmental verifications and record as needed
• Train employees new to position
• Absorb and create production SOPs
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements
• Maintain a clean work area through performance of housekeeping duties
• Completes all required documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
• Informs supervisor and affected personnel immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts
• Follow standard operating procedures, temporary work instructions, and process plans
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of the process
• Basic computer skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to perform basic mechanical functions
• Able to use basic hand tools including but not limited to channel-lock pliers, valve, and pipe wrenches
• Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements
• Strong problem-solving ability to troubleshoot as needed

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• Employees in this position must also be capable of: Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print.
• Driving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
• Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware.

Education/Training

• 8 to 12 weeks of training with an incumbent Operator I
• Experience as an Operator II preferred
• Previous experience in department preferred

Benefits

• Raise range: $21.85 - $30.45 Hourly
• Union Position
• Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan