Operator

Kids for the Future; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ostara is seeking a Production Operator in St. Louis, MO to support granulation plant operations. You will monitor equipment, perform quality tests, and follow SOPs to ensure safe, efficient production of fertilizer products.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial operations experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a strong focus on safety and data entry. Training on heavy equipment is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to perform simple calculations and quality testing on product samples.
• Proficient in safety procedures for heavy industrial environments.
• All duties performed in a heavy equipment and manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and monitors production processes for efficiency and safety.
• Follows SOPs and performs in-process quality checks to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and responds to system notifications.
• Operates or trains to operate heavy equipment (forklift, skid steer, payloader).
• Entrers production data into logs and performs reliability-based maintenance tasks.
• Collects samples and tests product quality against standards.
• Reviews fertilizer quality for consistency and adherence to requirements.
• Completes safety, quality, and environmental data checklists daily.
• Ensures adherence to preventative maintenance programs and housekeeping.
• Stops operations if risks to staff or equipment are detected.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize injuries and health risks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calculations

Quality testing

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years industrial operations experience

Job description

Join the team at Ostara to help build a sustainable future.

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• Location Granulation Plant,St. Louis, MO, 63147,United States
• Base Pay $28.93 - $28.93 / Hour
• Job Category Production
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Contact information

Description

Essential functions

• Operates equipment and monitors the production process to ensure efficient and safe output
• Follows standard operating procedures and performs in process quality checks to identify and resolve issues during production
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment, responds to system notifications, and makes required adjustments as needed
• Efficiently operate or ability to train and become proficient operating heavy equipment (ie. Fork truck, skid steer, and payloader. Training will be provided as needed.)
• Enters required production data and information into logs
• Performs reliability-based equipment care tasks
• Collects samples and quality testing product
• Reviews product for inconsistences or abnormal appearance assuring fertilizer meets quality requirements
• Completes safety focused check sheets and environmental data collection sheets
• Completes daily housekeeping, quality, and safety inspections checklists
• Ensures adherence to preventative maintenance programs
• Stops operations and activities that could harm staff or equipment
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems

Requirements

Required skills/abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform simple calculations
• Ability to perform quality testing on product samples
• Ability to safely move in and through work areas, including climbing stairs, maintaining good balance, being mentally alert, having good visual acuity and safety working at heights
• Ability to safety work in and around heavy industrial environment, including moving objects, concentrated chemicals, and transport vehicles

Education/experience

• High school diploma, GED or related experience required
• At least 3 years of industrial operations experience

Physical requirements and work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel . The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, airborne particles, chemicals, and temperature ranges. The noise environment in the work environment is usually loud.

Employees are required to wear PPE which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection and respiratory protection. The employee needs the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

EEO statement

Ostara is an equal opportunity employer. Ostara does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Comments

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Ostara reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.