Flumer

Idaho Pacific Holdings; Center (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Pacific Holdings seeks a Flumer to move potatoes from raw receiving to the raw sort area using water and a shovel. The role includes performing peel loss tests, maintaining clean work areas, and coordinating conveyor speeds to ensure a steady flow into the Peeler.

The position requires readiness to relieve Raw Sort for breaks and weekends, with strict adherence to safety policies. This is a very physical, hands-on plant role with 12-hour shifts, exposure to noise, heat/creeze, dust, and

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the potato dehydration process helpful.
• Must be able to closely follow operational instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Move potatoes from raw receiving to raw sort area using water and a shovel.
• Run peel loss tests for peelers during shifts.
• Relieve Raw Sort personnel for breaks and lunches as needed.
• Keep bays, flumes, raw sort and waste plant areas clean and free of debris.
• Set conveyor speeds to maintain uninterrupted flow to the Peeler.
• Monitor pump pits and holding tanks, manage mud and pumping as required.
• Report problems to Shift Manager immediately.
• Maintain safety by keeping hoses hung and hazards away from floor.
• Follow safety policies and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Potato processing

Following instructions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:

The Flumer will have the responsibility to move potatoes from the raw receiving area to the raw sort area through the use of water and a shovel. In addition, the Flumer will conduct tests to measure peel loss. Will keep bays, flumes, raw sort and waste plant areas clean and free of debris while being conservative with water usage and cautious with chemical usage.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure potatoes are fed to the pit conveyor that is in use.
• Keep bins, work area, and trenches cleaned and washed out as necessary. Accomplish efficient cleaning by starting a new bay while the other bay is cleaned.
• Follow the Run Order as provided by the Shift Manager (flume from the correct bays as instructed by management).
• Set and/or adjust conveyor speeds to ensure the Peeler has an uninterrupted flow of product without overloading the Peeler. Work with others to coordinate this as needed.
• Monitor the pump pits for excess mud, pump and/or clean out as necessary. Ensure holding tanks are full prior to pumping.
• Conduct peel loss tests for both peelers (when running) at least two times per shift.
• Immediately report problems to the Shift Manager.
• Ensure all hoses are properly hung and do not pose a hazard after each use. Do not allow hose nozzle to make contact with the floor.
• Use caution around moving parts and equipment, and around open, exposed trenches, or trenches with high foam. Request and use de-foamer as needed. Ensure area is safe prior to entering.
• Will be required to relieve Raw Sort personnel for breaks and lunches.
• Keep areas of responsibility clean and well maintained during shift hours, and ensure area is clean for the next shift.
• Comply with all safety regulations; follow all plant and safety policies.
• Follows all company and regulated good manufacturing practices.
• Completes all other responsibilities as necessary.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with the potato dehydration process helpful.
• Must be able to closely follow operational instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Education:

Education must be of such level as to allow for the accurate reading, writing, calculation and communication of the required materials and instructions to complete the job responsibilities of the Flumer position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, bend, or move repetitively for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to shovel potatoes and/or mud weighing up to 35 lbs on a regular basis for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to lift on a regular basis up to 50 lbs without assistance, and 100 lbs with assistance.
• Able to tolerate dust or chemicals.
• Must not be affected by moving water, equipment and machinery.
• Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching as required.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Supervisor Duties:

The Flumer has no supervisory authority. Will be required to report any problems to the Assistant Shift Manager or the Shift Manager.

Working Conditions:

Normal plant / manufacturing environment. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Flumer must be available all days and all hours. Position is very physical / hands on. Will be exposed to high levels of noise, extreme heat or cold, steam, dust, and wet, humid, and slick conditions, and all other environmental factors normally attributed to a manufacturing environment.

Disclaimer:

The purpose of this Job Description is to document the major aspects of this position. This description should not be construed as all-encompassing or as an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions necessary for this position. Idaho Pacific reserves the right to make changes and modifications to this description, associated duties, and requirements as necessary.