Summary
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading finished products and raw materials for customer’s use, washing and sanitizing trailers with hot water, as well as other assigned duties. This position is Sunday through Thursday 10:00 PM until 6:30 AM.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Follows and complies with all appropriate company safety rules and regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, and any and all local, state, or federal agencies to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
- Follows all appropriate safety procedures while loading, and unloading product
- Load finished product onto liquid and dry trailers
- Unload raw materials from liquid and dry railcars and trailers
- Operate forklift, tractors, trailers and/or moving railcars using hand jack or forklift
- Prepares work orders for major maintenance or repairs to equipment
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate responses
- May be required to work flexible hours and be able to work Monday thru Sunday, if needed
- Clean and maintain assigned work areas
- Turn off equipment when not in use
- Immediately report any vehicle or equipment defects, accidents, injuries, and vehicle or equipment damage
- Immediately complete all required accident or incident reports
- Assist in cleaning and repairing tasks
- Use of all types of hand tools (I.E.: railcar bars, railcar vibrator, pneumatic railcar gate opener, shovels, wrenches, etc.)
- Operates power/air tools and equipment (I.E.: rail car bar, fork lift, etc.)
- Manufacture sucrose, invert & other specific products for our customers
- Performs other duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong safety performance and value for safety
- Knowledge of equipment operation and use of tools
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Basic fundamental skills (math, reading, writing)
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement
- Able to wear protective gear correctly during the work day
- Proper handling of food grade chemicals
- Willingness and ability to work afternoon and evening shifts, and weekends
- Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attendance record
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent in job related experience.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures
- Ability to lift 60 pounds routinely
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and walk long distances
- Ability to stand, crouch, kneel, and sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, stretch, and twist
- Ability to reach, push, pull, grasp
Compensation
We offer the following to support you and your family:
- $21.00 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential when actively working 2nd or 3rd shift
- Direct deposit paid weekly
- Boot allowance twice per year
- Personal protective equipment provided
- Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans - Eligible 1st day of month following date of hire.
- $600 wellness reimbursement to be used for your health and mental well-being
- Free health savings account with employer contribution
- Competitive 401(k) match - fully vested from date of hire!
- 3 weeks paid time off & sick days
- 9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays
- Free basic life insurance up to $150,000
- Free employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Programs
- And more!
Travel Required
- The home office for this role is indicated at the top of this job description. Travel to other Ingredients Plus locations may be required as business needs arise.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Ingredients Plus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and military or veteran status. In addition, Ingredients Plus complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Ingredients Plus also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
