Processing Plant Technician - Crisco - Cincinnati

BG Foods; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a Process Operator for Crisco in Cincinnati to operate Deodorizer or Refinery systems and produce Crisco vegetable oil and shortening. The role offers an 8-hour shift on 2nd/3rd (non-rotating) with potential move to a 12-hour shift.

Entry pay is $27.55/hr, with advancement toward $37.68/hr and fully qualified at $40.78/hr plus $2 premium. Responsibilities include GMP adherence, monitoring process variables, producing quality products, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related manufacturing experience or equivalent technical/vocational experience preferred.
• Selected individuals must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and responsible, and work well within a team environment.
• Use of computers and PLCs in a food processing manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience working with processing equipment is preferred.
• Must pass Math aptitude and become qualified as a mechanic or E&I

Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures, and rates of flow for upward or downward trends
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthy manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flow to work and assist fellow employees as needed.
• Loading and unloading trucks/railcars
• Perform analytical testing with lab instruments
• Performing required preventative maintenance and assist in the troubleshooting of potential issue

Skills

Manufacturing experience

PLC/SCADA

Math aptitude

Team work

Education

High-school degree

Tools

PLC

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! PROCESS OPERATOR - Crisco, Cincinnati

Work in the Process Department operating the Deodorizer or Refinery systems to produce Crisco vegetable oil and shortening. This role is currently an 8- hour shift on 2nd, 3rd (non-rotating) and potential schedule change to 12-hour shift. Entry pay is $27.55/hr., advancement potential within 12-18 months to $37.68/hr., plus shift differential. Once fully qualified, employee would earn $40.78/hr. plus $2.00 premium.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures, and rates of flow for upward or downward trends
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthy manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flow to work and assist fellow employees as needed.
• Loading and unloading trucks/railcars
• Perform analytical testing with lab instruments
• Performing required preventative maintenance and assist in the troubleshooting of potential issue

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 3+ years related manufacturing experience or equivalent technical/vocational experience preferred.
• Selected individuals must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and responsible, and work well within a team environment.
• Use of computers and PLCs in a food processing manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience working with processing equipment is preferred.
• Must pass Math aptitude and become qualified as a mechanic or E&I

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High-school degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOPs, process flow diagrams, safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at a minimum of 50% of the time.
• The employees must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to work in a cold and hot environment.
• The employee must be able to work around heights.
• The employee must be able to pass colorblind test.
• The employee must be able to pass respirator testing requirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

With its headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With our diverse portfolio of more than 45 brands you know and love, including B&G, Bear Creek, Clabber Girl, College Inn, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Kitchen Basics, Las Palmas, Maple Grove Farms, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there's a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.