Scale House Operator

About the role

The purpose of this position is to receive, load, and mill product to meet Anchor Ingredients' high quality standards, ensuring daily production needs are met with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Scaling Trucks
• All inbound loads (dumping or parking on Dolly Pad - DPRetain product samples on all loads)
• Probe, test and scale all loads parked on Dolly Pad - DPRetain product samples on all loads
• Retain product samples on all loads
• Sweep scale by unloading pit after each load
• Enter test results in BCFoods
• All outbound loads (live or preloaded)
• Scales, ensures correct product, quantity and destination
• Obtain sample, micro test and run on NIR, ensure COA and/or barcode if needed per customer requirements
• Scales out and gets all paperwork completed and posted in a timely manner
• Production Check
• Make sure flow is sufficient to maximize cimbria needs
• Ensure product is not spilling by hole or running over belt into the leg pit
• Blow out screens on destoner every 2 hours
• Check hullers amperage and visual product quality every 2 hours
• If product is accumulating on the floor or elsewhere troubleshoot to figure out why
• Monitor baghouse reading throughout the day
• Monitor hulls bin volume throughout the day
• Walk around both dirty and clean bins to see if there are any problems developing
• Check cimbria, destoner, hullers, roller mill and all other parts of production at least once per shift
• Housekeeping
• Cleanup any mess before going home for the day ensuring no personal belongings or garbage is left at workstations or other shared common areas
• Sweep around the pit between loads and the entire scale once per shift
• Put tools back in their places after each use
• Disconnect air hoses when they are not in use
• Take trash to dumpster with it is full
• General Trouble Shooting and Communication
• Communicate breakdowns to our Maintenance team and Supervisor
• Repair minor issues, etc. replace drive belts & patch holes where and when able
• Utilize all members of the team to accomplish tasks, holding yourself and others accountable for duties performed
• Ask for help when needed

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., stand for extended periods of time, work in dust, open traps on trailers, ruck, work in confined spaces, work at significant heights

About the Company

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer-centric, innovative, and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world-class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company's mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.