Warehouse Operator

About the role

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Sheller Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shelling plant during the designated shift. The ideal candidate will be a safety-conscious operator capable of managing daily plant machinery and performing technical adjustments while adhering to food safety and manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all machines are operating properly and adjust throughout their shift as needed.
• Perform hourly checks at the machinery, including Cleaner, Gravities, Electric Eyes, Hammer Mill, and Hull House.
• Blow out intake screens and ripple deck screens hourly or as needed.
• Change shelling grates and bars as necessary.
• Monitor the meat reclaimer and adjust equipment as needed to maintain a minimum of meats in the hull systems.
• Ensure and maintain proper speed rate at the Cleaner.
• Responsible for pre-operational inspections and shelling equipment startup.
• Comply with all Olam Peanut Shelling Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPS), Preventative Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel to assure that machinery and equipment are in compliance with all sanitary and Safe Food operating conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Prior shelling experience/peanut experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift driving certification preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from high distances off the ground.

This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.