Plant Operator - Night Shift

Top Tier Ingredients, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Top Tier Ingredients, LLC in Hancock, WI is seeking a Plant Operator for the Night shift (5 pm to 5 am). This full-time role supports multiple operational areas, including sanitation, line operation, and truck loading, stepping in for coverage as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of related sanitation experience in food manufacturing, can lift up to 50 lb regularly, and works with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year sanitation experience in consumer food manufacturing preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Minimum 18 years old at time of hire.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Sanitation: clean and sanitize process equipment per regulations.
• Line Operator: run potato-dehydrating drum line and maintain mash flow.
• General Operations: cover breaks, load/unload trucks, clean plant and areas.
• Follow safety guidelines and SOPs; report injuries.

Skills

Operate equipment safely

Independent work

Lock-out Tag-out trained

Continuous improvement

Intermediate computer skills

English proficiency

Job description

# Plant Operator - Night ShiftHot JobTop Tier Ingredients LLC - Hancock, WI 54943## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $23.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftNights (5 pm to 5 am)## Plant OperatorThe Plant Operator - Nights role is a true all-around support position for Top Tier Ingredients. Working with management and all the operational areas of Top Tier Ingredients, the successful candidate will be cross-trained in sanitation, line operation, truck loading and unloading, general cleaning of the plant and its equipment, and many other areas of the operation. This person will be called to stand in for all the operational areas for break relief, days off, and any other interruptions in coverage on the floor.## Qualifications****Core Responsibilities***** SanitationThe Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for receiving, producing, and packaging quality ingredients for our partners. The sanitation technician ensures that all equipment and facilities are effectively sanitized under established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements.* Line OperatorThe Drum Line Operator's primary function involves running a potato-dehydrating drum line. They are responsible for maintaining an adequate and consistent flow of mash, monitoring and adjusting the feed auger and roller adjustments, as well as the shoveling product as needed. They also ensure that the drum operates efficiently and effectively by keeping plenty of mash on all applicator rolls and making sure that only pure mash is on the applicator rollers to minimize defects. The Drum Line Operator must always consider product quality and work towards producing a consistent product based on customer and Top Tier specifications.* General OperationsGeneral Operations duties include covering breaks and days off for the line operator, loading and offloading trucks, and general cleaning of the plant, break areas, and bathrooms, as time allows. It is expected that the person fulfilling this role follows instructions for the safe lifting and carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management,practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection, and Follows all applicable SOP's for the area in which they are assigned.## ****Knowledge, Skills & Abilities***** Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactors, vacuum cleaners, and floor scrubbers safely and knowledgeably.* Works independently, with no direct supervision at a high efficiency level.* Lock-out Tag-out and BfP (bloodborne pathogens) trained.* Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives.* Intermediate Computer Skills.* Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently.## ****Education & Experience***** Minimum 1 year of related consumer food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.## ****Physical Requirements***** The ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders, walk on catwalks, and work on and around plant equipment.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, regularly, and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.* Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others.* Must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of hire.## ****Work Schedule***** The **Plant Operator - Nights** work schedule can vary depending on the time of year and product demand. One can generally expect 36 to 50 hours per week over a 3-to-4-day work week. Rotating a 2-2-3 schedule.* Hours: 5pm to 5am****Work Location****This position is located at Top Tier Ingredients, LLC 941 3rd Avenue Hancock, WI 54943.**With Top Tier Ingredients, LLC you will work as part of a high-performing food manufacturing organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way. We highly value hard work, achievement, and reliability and reward people accordingly.***This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Top Tier Ingredients, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*