Operator Jobs

Job Summary
The Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.

• This is a NIGHT SHIFT position*

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.
• Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.
• Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
• Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.
• Responsible for boiler start up and operation.
• Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.
• Operate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.
• Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical rendering process preferred.
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
• Basic math skills; ability to compute decimals and percentages.
• Chemical manufacturing experience a plus.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.
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