Machine Operator - Third Shift

Overview:

The position will provide perform subsets of mixing, pelleting, extrusion, process routing, grinding and as-needed packaging responsibilities within the Standard Diet facility.

3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Starting rate: $23.75 per hour w/additional $3.00 per hour for 3rd shift premium

Responsibilities:

• Mix ingredients to established standard diet formulations utilizing ingredient handling and mixing equipment
• Pellet standard diets utilizing pelleting process equipment; pellet mill, pellet dryer cooler, associated product conveyance equipment
• Extrude standard diets utilizing extrusion process equipment, extruder, extrusion dryer, associated product conveyance equipment
• Operate either of two diet and ingredient grinding systems including routing and conveyance equipment
• Perform and document in-process quality control measurements including but not limited to diet moisture and temperature, product durability, product density and finished product dimension and weight compliant with established quality system
• Complete and maintain production related documentation compliant with established quality system
• Complete and document in-process preventative maintenance that includes but is not limited to equipment lubrication and equipment cleaning to ensure compliance with established quality system
• Attain and maintain knowledge and ability to perform packaging responsibilities – function in a backup capacity
• Participate in training of new employees once achieving a measured level IV competent machine operator I
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Attend and comprehend all employee health & safety training to ensure that workplace behavior and conduct is compliant with workplace expectations
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Overtime as needed including alternate shifts and/or weekends
• This role involves working at elevated locations, such as ladders and elevators. Candidates should be comfortable with heights and not experience significant fear or discomfort in such situations

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Completed High School education

English communication – written, reading and oral

Industry experience a plus

Preferred Skills

Neat and legible handwriting

Developed and accurate basic math ability – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately

Ability to accurately transpose written and printed information to quality record documents

Ability to work in a standing position for periods of time up to 6.0 hours

Ability to climb and descend stairs and vertical ladders

Perform repetitive tasks

Microsoft Office Suite – user skills

Additional Notes

Physical mobility within facility

Ability to lift 55 lb. objects from floor to shoulder height

Aptitude to comprehend solid and liquid process flow within a manufacturing environment

• This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

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