Process Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform General Plant labor in all operational areas of the plant.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of kiln and kiln-related systems.
• Clean bins, conveyers, spills, material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as assigned.
• Continuously observe, monitor, and report any condition that could lead to equipment failure or a safety hazard.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including vacuum truck, haul truck, bobcat, loader, man lift, forklift, shuttle wagon, and tractor in a safe manner.
• Assist maintenance in preventative care and minor repairs of equipment used.
• Assist in kiln outage work, as needed.
• Learn various entry level positions and cross train in other areas of the plant as needed.
• Perform all assigned work adhering to Company and governmental safety rules and regulation and follow company lock out tag out procedures.
• Report any potential operational or safety problems to management.
• Comply with all Safe Food Safe Feed Rules and Regulations
• All other duties as assigned.

Attributes

• Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
• Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes, including overtime.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.
• Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, managers, and peers.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office

Physical Demands

• Must be able to tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to high temperature, noise, and dust.
• Must be able to access all plant locations and perform the essential job duties of this position.
• This could include heights of 190 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Able to occasionally lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Able to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, mechanical drawings, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
• Must perform all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years’ experience in industrial environment.

Skills

• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Communication and interaction skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Environmental regulations knowledge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• A highly competitive compensation package including an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match.
• A Supplemental Contribution based on Years of Service.
• Education assistance for continued learning and professional development.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• A highly competitive compensation package including an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match.
• A Supplemental Contribution based on Years of Service.
• Education assistance for continued learning and professional development.