Harvest Rendering Operator - Forklift Certified

Johnsonville; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville in Holton, KS is seeking a hands-on Harvest/Rendering support role. You will oversee the rendering process in the basement, maintain cleaning standards, coordinate with trailer pickups, and ensure SSR collection meets site needs.

You will operate forklift and yard tractor, monitor safety procedures (LOTO, PPE), and work with Harvest team to manage trailer changes and day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience operating a commercial motor vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trailers for capacity and switch them out as needed, using a yard tractor.
• Maintain clean drains, floors, rendering space in general throughout the day.
• Collection of recyclables and delivery to the Recycle Center.
• Support chemical inventories and resupply.
• Reach out to the rendering company if there are changes to the schedule or if we need to add a trailer for the day.
• Be certified on the forklift, yard tractor, and be competent to operate both throughout the day.
• Maintain the proper collection of hides and SSR.
• Work with other team members in Harvest to maintain proper trailer changeover processes.
• Set up for days collection of rendering product and clean / close down for the night.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication (written/verbal)

People skills

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Tools

Forklift

Yard Tractor

Job description

Johnsonville in Holton, KS is seeking a hands-on Harvest/Rendering support role. You will oversee the rendering process in the basement, maintain cleaning standards, coordinate with trailer pickups, and ensure SSR collection meets site needs.

You will operate forklift and yard tractor, monitor safety procedures (LOTO, PPE), and work with Harvest team to manage trailer changes and day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.