Job Purpose Summary:
The Crush Operator is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Superintendent of Operations and Operations Supervisors. The Crush Operator is accountable and responsible for the processing of seed into crude oil and meal, meeting established quality and customer specifications.
Food Safety Policy:
Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include filters, grinders, mixers,etc
Collecting product samples & supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
Manufacturing products to ensure that they meet specifications
Interacting regularly with peers & management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused
environment
Maintain daily shift reports
Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
Understanding and adhering to all safety policies & procedures
Maintaining a safe & clean work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred
Ability to follow policies & procedures
Must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing in English for the purpose of record keeping, safety and quality training processes & communicating business related information
Demonstrated ability to work in a team & safety environment
Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operational failure
Basic computer skills
Position Requirements:
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
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 & above)
Good written & verbal communications skills
Strong problem solving & analytical skills
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
Must be willing and able to work rotating shift
Overtime will be required both as part of the normal schedule & to provide coverage as needed
