Production Operator

About the role

Join one of the best production teams in the industry! Kemin Operations is looking for dedicated and hardworking Production Operatos to help drive success at our Des Moines, Iowa campus. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining a safe, efficient, and supportive work environment. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented setting where your contributions make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. We are currently hiring for 12 hour rotating shifts from 6am-6pm or 6pm to 6am. Working alongside a team committed to creating a quality product within a servant leadership culture, you'll enjoy... Quarterly Attendance Bonuses Voluntary Overtime Opportunities On-the-Job Paid Training Stability and Growth Safe and Clean Environment Health Benefits Effective Immediately Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Complete department sanitation duties.
• Report all equipment issues to supervisor and / or maintenance.
• Pack and /or assemble product ingredients.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure product specifications are met.
• Operate machinery and work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Operate various types of heavy equipment that may include but not limited to a forklift.
• Troubleshoot automated equipment and other equipment issues.
• Use computers for daily work activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent