Specialty Operator

Principal Accountabilities

• Operate all equipment associated with the process, blowers, conditioners, extruders, cutters, dryers, grinders, packaging equipment, truck unload and load out and rail load out.
• Operate Extrusion & Flour Process Equipment
• Operate Fine Grind Truck Load out and Soy Flour Truck/Rail load out.
• Monitor/observe Extrusion Equipment and Fine Grind Truck lead-out.
• Monitor soy flake grinding and soy lecithin applications
• Accurately record daily scale weights and transactions.
• Collect and process flour mill and extrusion samples using various lab equipment to obtain and record values on a computer spreadsheet.
• Move packaged product using a forklift.
• Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
• Mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
• Prior experience in production related work
• Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
• Working experience with software programs such as Microsoft Office, and Outlook