MACHINE OPERATORS

KENT WORLDWIDE; Town of Arcade (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. in Arcade, NY, is hiring Machine Operators to keep our production line running safely and efficiently. You’ll operate baggers, sewing machines, forklifts, and other feed-manufacturing equipment, while ensuring quality and timely output.

We offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts with pay between $19.00 and $19.50 per hour plus standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation depends on skills, responsibilities, and location.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3 to 5 years manufacturing/factory experience.
• Farming background is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of equipment to process and manufacture feed products.
• Operate the bagger, sewing machine, forklift and other feed manufacturing equipment safely.
• Follow warehouse and loading protocols.
• Maintain quality assurance for ingredient receiving, load-out, and bagging.
• Record and document all feed produced during shift.
• Assist production scheduling, inventory planning & control.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Load and unload trucks safely.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Observe and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and follow safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Education

High School diploma or GED

3 to 5 years manufacturing/factory experience

Farming background a plus

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Build a career where quality, safety, and teamwork matter! KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. (\"KENT Nutrition\"), a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is looking for Machine Operators to join our team in Arcade, NY. You’ll play an important role in keeping production running safely and efficiently while helping deliver the high-quality products our customers count on. If you’re dependable, hardworking, and take pride in doing the job right, we want to hear from you!

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available!
• The compensation range for this role is $19.00 - $19.50, in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.”

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily operation of equipment to process and manufacture feed products
• Operate the bagger, sewing machine, forklift and all feed manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow warehouse and loading protocols
• Ensure Kent Nutrition's quality assurance is met regarding ingredient receiving, load-out, and bagging
• Record and document all feed manufactured during shift
• Mix and prepare livestock feeds efficiently assuring accuracy and high quality
• Assist management with production scheduling, inventory planning & control for both ingredients and finished products
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repair as needed
• Load and unload trucks in a safe and efficient manner
• Provide excellent customer service
• Observe and enforce all company policies & procedures
• Perform general work around the facility and other duties as assigned
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Management

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years manufacturing/factory experience
• Farming background a plus
• Mechanical aptitude preferred

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer knowledge
• Good communication, verbal, written and math skills
• Able to effectively communication with customers, co-workers and customers
• Ability to work as a team member
• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, HACCP Feed & Safety Plan, and FSMA
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check