Production Operator (Day Shift)

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA); Lewiston (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) seeks a Production Operator for the North Region Feed Division at the Lewiston, Utah plant. You will join a team processing and manufacturing various animal feed products, maintaining safety and quality while communicating with staff and managers.

The role requires handling 55-lb bags, operating mill machinery, forklifts and loaders, and adherence to strict production schedules. Overtime and a path to certification-based wage increases are possible.

Qualifications

• Good basic math and computer skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and able to follow both written and verbal directions.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate mill machinery, forklifts and loaders.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 55 lbs bags and work in a noisy and dusty environment at times.
• The flexibility to work extended hours (overtime) when needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately follow detailed process instructions and SOPs to ensure product quality and comply with regulations.
• Follow all safety policies related to vehicles, equipment and operations.
• Manufacture, package and load both bulk and packaged feed products to meet daily production schedules.
• Assist with detailed record keeping covering all aspects of plant operations.
• Work under the physical demands of feed production including lifting and temperature conditions.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team and treat everyone with respect.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Fast & accurate work

Mill machinery operation

Forklift operation

Loader operation

Lift 55 lbs

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is a regional farm supply co-op with diverse operations including livestock feed production, agronomy services and retail stores throughout the intermountain west. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of PRODUCTION OPERATOR for the North Region Feed Division feed manufacturing plant located at Lewiston, Utah.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking people that enjoy working as a member of a team in a warehouse and feed mill manufacturing setting where we process and make a variety of feed products for animals. Team members must maintain continuous positive communication with office staff, co-workers and managers and represent IFA positively and professionally at all times during interactions with customers, suppliers and regulatory personnel.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting wage of $19.00 per hour.


• Opportunity to advance to $19.50+ per hour with certification in various mill processes.


• Monthly efficiency based bonus opportunity of up to $3.00 per hour.


• IFA employees qualify for a benefit package that includes health, dental & life insurance, vision, 401K retirement savings plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays and employee discounts at IFA Country Stores.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately follow detailed process instructions and Standard Operating Procedures to insure product quality and comply with state and federal feed regulations.


• Follow all IFA vehicle, equipment and operating safety policies at all times.


• Manufacture, package and load both bulk and packaged feed products to meet daily production schedules.


• Assist with detailed record keeping covering all aspects of plant operations.


• Be able to work under the normal physical demands associated with commercial animal feed production including climbing stairs and ladders, repeatedly lifting 55 lb bags, and working in both summer and winter temperature conditions.


• Work and cooperate well as part of a team and treat everyone with respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good basic math and computer skills.


• Detail oriented, self-motivated and able to follow both written and verbal directions.


• The ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.


• Ability to operate mill machinery, forklifts and loaders.


• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 55 lbs bags and work in a noisy and dusty environment at times.


• The flexibility to work extended hours (overtime) when needed.