Production Operator III

The Lauridsen Group; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lauridsen Group in Denison, IA is seeking a production operator with a background in agriculture, production, or manufacturing. You will operate production equipment, monitor parameters, document readings, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Responsibilities include handling membranes, operating forklifts, following GMPs and SOPs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires teamwork, basic math, and reliable English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment under supervision.
• Monitor and document product parameters (volume, temperatures, times, pressures).
• Connect pipes and hoses and adjust valves/pumps as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; follow GMPs and SOPs.
• Assist in continuous-improvement initiatives and document procedures.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Production knowledge

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.

Experience: Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor as follows:
• Nano-filtration, UV or dryer operation (Job dependent)
• Monitor and document product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings
• Connect pipes and hoses
• Adjust valves and operate pumps
• Clean dryer spray nozzles and tips
• Monitor gauges, take solids readings and clean outside of all equipment using chemicals (caustics, acids, and hot water)
• Monitor equipment to ensure proper function and operation
• Must know type of product, source, and all handling procedures involved in each processing procedure
• Full understanding of product flow
• Process plasma in nano-filtration room, connect pipes, operate electrical pumps and clean equipment
• Assist with the change out of membranes as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility
• Maintain general housekeeping of production areas
• Ensure all charts are charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations
• Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely
• Operate pallet jack and forklift
• Proficient computer skills
• CIP silos and equipment
• Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.
• Sample product in according and adherence to all SOPs, procedures and quality requirements, document, and report raw material that is out of specification.
• Performs elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout plant as instructed by supervision.
• Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement
• Anticipate problems and implement solutions
• Demonstrate good judgement in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information.
• Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers
• Assists maintenance with repairing/replacing motors and pumps throughout the plant
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• Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility
• Maintain general maintenance of building and area
• Standardized in processes and methods and practices
• Lean and 5S improvement initiatives
• Lot transfers and IPA assignment with Supervisio
• Work under coupled pressure and gas
• Improve or change current process practices within the facility
• Determine root cause and fix implementation for continuous improvement
• Use Safe Site & Process Improvement
• Documenting of P&OD process
• Procedures
• Computers and displays
• PC work hands
• Phone connection
• opt. horn addressible
• Recycling recycling
• Raw aspects
• Equipment organized
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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to prepare and operate all machinery associated with job tasks
• General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods
• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with fellow employees.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
• Ability to cooperate with all staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to assist in all work areas.
• Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of APC
• Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others
• Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned
• Able and willing to perform task and duties independently
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic
• Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Approximate: 8 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key

Occasional = 0% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N/A = Not Applicable

Standing - Continuous

Sitting - Occasional

Walking - Frequent

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Frequent

Confined Spaces - Occasional

Working on Heights

Unprotected Heights - Occasional

Protected Heights - Occasional

Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level - Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level - Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level - Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force - Frequent

Working with/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Continuous

Operating a Motor Vehicle (as a part of your job) - N/A

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Occasional

Hand Movements

Recording Data - Frequent

Operating Office Equipment - N/A

Operating Computer - N/A

Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) up to 80 lbs of force - Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Occasional

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Color Definition - N/A

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes

Office - Occasional

Multiple Locations - Occasional

Plant - Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Continuous

Rough Terrain - Occasional

Other - N/A

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