Production Operator/Reactor Operator

Trouw Nutrition; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Production Operator in Indianapolis to produce and blend product slurry for feed additives. The role involves operational process execution, maintenance tasks, and optimizing production efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary, a diverse culture, and opportunities for growth within Nutreco and its affiliates.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA

Disability and Life insurance

401k/IRA - Matching Programs

Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Vacation Days and 40 hours PTO

Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance

Qualifications

• 4+ years production operator experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing and blending product slurry by following detailed formulations.
• Executes a broad range of operational processes in production.
• Periodically inspects and executes maintenance tasks on production equipment.

Skills

Process Chemistry

Production Operation

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Selko is the feed additive brand of Nutreco. We provide specialty feed additives to optimise animal performance and customer value. Our solutions are backed by sound science, our team is committed to helping customers win, and products are manufactured to meet the highest quality standards!

About The Role: Our Production Operator/Reactor Operator produces and blends product slurry, creating quality feed additives for Selko’s customers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing and blending product slurry by following detailed formulations and procedures - includes operations of tanks, valves, pumps and associated control device
• Executes a broad range of operational processes (such as discharge, load, transport, clean, label, operate all equipment), in order to execute stages in production, contributing to a safe, effective and efficient production processes.
• Periodically inspects and executes maintenance tasks on the production equipment, signalling defects and deficiencies
• Logs data and information on production orders and activities in the appropriate logbooks / systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and progress of production orders
• Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems and flags opportunities for improvement with supervisor, in order to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• 4+ years production operator experience in manufacturing environment

Expectation from the Role:

• Must gain a working knowledge of process chemistry
• 24/7 shifts

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

• Annual bonus

Local Benefits:

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA

• Disability and Life insurance

• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
• Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for USA job openings must be independently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.