Pellet Mill Packer 2nd Shift

Shift

• 2nd shift (3p - 11:30p), Monday - Friday
• Weekends & holidays as needed on overtime

Pay

• $31.00 / hr plus $1 shift differential

Job Summary

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry-leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment
• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods
• Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
• Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis
• Examining production materials for processing
• Operating all equipment and processes
• Monitoring machine parameters and troubleshooting processing problems

Qualifications

• Age: 18 years or older
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception
• Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision
• Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50lbs
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime