2nd & 3rd Shift Manufacturing Utility Operators ($20 - $25.08)

Stratas Foods, LLC; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 41,600 - 52,166; Full time

Job summary

Stratas Foods, LLC in Quincy, IL seeks a 2nd & 3rd Shift Manufacturing Utility Operator to support waste water operations and truck loading/unloading. You will perform various tasks, including housekeeping, lubrication, sample retrieval, lifting, and operating a forklift, with responsibilities across all weather and shifts.

Qualified candidates must pass safety and documentation requirements, possess a high school diploma, and be willing to work weekends or overtime.

Qualifications

• Possess basic mathematical skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Time management.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Required & Verified

Responsibilities

• Monitor waste water within control limits and inform supervisor when out of limits.
• Unload/load finished goods and scrap trucks and keep loading/unloading areas clean.
• Operate forklift and other equipment as needed, and perform a variety of duties as assigned.
• Complete documentation for additives, truck loading, and waste water.
• Perform duties in all-weather conditions and be willing to work any shift, overtime, and weekends.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

2nd & 3rd Shift Manufacturing Utility Operators ($20 - $25.08)

• Full-time
• Work Location: Quincy

This position supports both the waste water operations and truck loading/unloading. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be willing to work any shift, overtime, and weekends.

• General housekeeping, cleanup, sweeping, vacuuming, painting.
• Lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval.
• Power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs.
• Dump rework, operate a motorized forklift and a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Ensuring waste water is within control limits.
• Inform supervisor when waste water is not within the proper control limits.
• Make necessary adjustments to the process/chemicals if waste water is not in control limits.
• Taking inventory of chemicals in waste water and replace them when necessary.
• Draining water off of the scrap tanks.
• Unloading/Loading finished goods and scrap trucks.
• Ensuring cleanliness of waste water, loading/unloading bay, and general clean up.
• Filling out necessary paperwork for additive addition and placing additives into tanks.
• Complete the necessary documentation for truck loading/unloading and waste water.
• Perform job duties in all-weather conditions.
• Use specialized tools/equipment.
• Comfortable working at heights using all required PPE.
• Perform duties as backup for Operator 1 – Mix Operator.
• Understand and perform basic tasks as needed within the M3 inventory system.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Additional Requirements: Able to work in all-weather conditions (rain, heat, snow, etc.). Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams; learn and follow written rules and procedures; produce accurate documentation; maintain acceptable attendance; must be willing and able to learn various positions; and must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies.

Qualifications: Possess basic mathematical skills, written communication skills, time management.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Required & Verified

Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Possess basic knowledge of working with/around ammonia systems.

Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge (data entry).

Salary Range: $41,600 - $52,166 annual

Successful Candidates: Enjoy a variety of tasks including indoor and outdoor in all-season weather conditions, possess basic computer/technology skills, ability to analyze, draw conclusions, and make decisions based on data, time-management, willingness to learn or knowledge of food safety in manufacturing environment, willingness to learn to operate specialized tools, devices, and equipment, able to work weekends and overtime when required.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.