Production Operator

Production Operator

JOB-10040637

Anticipated Start Date

February 19, 2024

Location

Kennedy, MN

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. They serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. At them, they are creating great family culture and connections to empower agriculture by providing excellent benefits to their employees.

Job Summary

We are looking for individual to join our client’s team as Production Operator. Under general supervision, operate machinery and equipment of a processing facility. Responsible for product quality, meeting safety requirements, and throughout in the assigned area.

Job Description

• Conduct continuous inspections, monitor equipment, record operating parameters of key process points and make necessary machinery and equipment adjustments to ensure specifications and production targets are met.
• Ensure effective implementation of QA policies and procedures, complete required sampling, and testing of process streams, and understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required.
• Comply with and implement all regulations and requirements including completion of necessary record keeping.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance and equipment as required.
• Responsible for housekeeping, sanitation schedule, and general appearance of the assigned work area.
• Load and unload products from/to truck and rail and carry materials.
• Monitor, maintain and care for all issued tools.
• Successfully complete initial, ongoing, and supplemental training.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Work together with co-workers in a professional manner to support overall plant operations, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support operations.

Skills Required

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time, as well as in confined spaces and in hazardous environments.
• Ability to spend long periods of time being on your feet including walking, standing, and climbing steps and ladders, and work at heights up to 120 ft.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear all required protective equipment which may include respirators, hard hats, and eye and hearing protection.
• Ability to use both automated and manual tools and equipment.
• Ability to shovel, sweep, load, unload, lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to work in noisy, dusty, and all-weather conditions.

Education/Training/Certification

• High School diploma or GED preferred Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position.
• If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Additional Requirements

• Rotating shift details: They work a rotating swing shift. They work 12-hour shifts in a 2 2 3 pattern, such as work Monday Tuesday, off Wednesday Thursday then work Friday Saturday Sunday, off Monday Tuesday work Wednesday Thursday and off Friday Saturday Sunday. They have every other weekend off, 4 weeks of days and 4 weeks of nights. 6AM-6 PM shift.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.