Experience Equipment Operator

Plant Operator I

POSITION SUMMARY

With close supervision, responsible for the operation of the plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works safely, uses appropriate PPE
• Follows directions and completes tasks in a timely manner with close supervision.
• Performs general labor such as plant clean-up and housekeeping. Tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning under tail pulleys and high build up areas, ensuring belts are tracking properly, participating in frequent screen changes, and any other tasks assigned by shift leader or plant manager.
• Performs pre-shift inspections of equipment.
• Maintains daily scale operations; recording outbound weights, generates tickets, daily records.
• Ability to train on plant control systems and railcar loading procedures.
• Ability to train in Quality Assurance program by learning test processes as required by the QA program and procedures.
• Communicates with shift leads and plant manager as to any process malfunctions or irregularities.
• Assists with rail load out when needed including inspection of rail cars and silo housekeeping.
• Participates in plant maintenance program, general equipment upkeep and critical checks as directed by plant manager.
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing routine maintenance and repairs including greasing, belt changes and equipment adjustments as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.
• Must be able to read, use simple math, and use basic handheld measuring tools.
• Computer skills- Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, using both written and spoken forms of communication.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with close supervision.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.

EXPERIENCE

• Entry level: one (1)- two (2) years general experience performing manual labor tasks such as digging, lifting and moving material, loading and unloading vehicles, light mechanical and light equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently- Position requires carrying, pushing, pulling 75 pounds of weight from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, climb and move about the facility.
• Frequently climbs ladders and stairs.
• Work Environment- Work performed in a plant environment. Exposure to inclement weather as most work will be performed outside.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, hard hat and steel toe boots must be worn at all times. Hearing, respiratory and/or fall protection equipment must be worn when required.

Department: Operations                                                         Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)                                         Reports to: Plant Manager

Grade/Level: Operator I                                                          Amount of travel required: None

Job Type: Regular                                                                     Positions supervised: None

Work schedule: 12 Hour Shift, 7 shifts on/7 shifts off