Operator

Baker Commodities Inc; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Baker Commodities, Inc. – Western Mass Rendering division in Massachusetts is seeking a Plant Operator to safely move materials, load and unload in the yard, and operate or clean processing equipment in our facility.

Training for forklift operation is available, and attendance and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include following procedures, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting production with reliable, punctual performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production processes and operation of equipment.
• Skill to control equipment and monitor operations of it.
• Ability to move material with or without specialized equipment.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in a production setting.
• Less than 5% travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, unload materials in yard and move materials to hoppers.
• Clean work areas, machines and equipment in the plant.
• Operate equipment as instructed.
• Operate forklift (training available).
• Remove trash from plant and paint equipment as needed.
• Interact with others professionally and ethically.
• Follow department and company procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation.

Skills

Production processes knowledge

Equipment operation

Material handling

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year production experience

Job description

Description

Safely and efficiently supports manufacturing by moving material, operating and cleaning equipment

Western Mass Rendering (WMR) is a Division of Baker Commodities, Inc.

Please see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered
• 401(k) With employer contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Company sponsored short and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance

Duties and responsibilities:

• Load, unload and move materials in yard; shovels lose material into hoppers
• Clean work areas, machines and equipment in the plant including cooking processing equipment (cookers, augers, process tanks and tankers)
• Operate equipment as instructed
• Operate forklift-Training available
• Removes trash from plant
• Paints equipment as necessary
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• Knowledge of production processes and operation of equipment
• Skill to control equipment and monitor operations of it
• Ability to move material with or without specialized equipment
• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1 year experience in a production setting
• Less than 5% travel requirements

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Move and transport materials up to 50-60 lbs with or without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment
• Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to position self to perform duties around industrial equipment

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ascends/descends heights while maintaining balance
• Utilizes tools and equipment such as a shovel to move material
• Remains in a seated position while using multilimb coordination to operate forklift

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Detect and observe conditions that need to be addressed such as equipment that needs to be painted or materials that need to be moved/removed
• Communicates with staff in the process of performing duties

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Co ID: Baker Commodities,

Job ID:13W 102026 533 1

JD: Operator 533 13-051723A