Production Technician with Skid Steer Experience

Integrated Proteins, LLC; Bolckow (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Production Technician, where you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality protein meal for pet foods. This position involves operating heavy machinery like skid steers and front-end loaders, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on maintaining high standards in production while adhering to food safety regulations. If you're physically capable and eager to contribute to a meaningful product, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and move heavy products frequently.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and obtain samples from production processes.
• Operate skid steer and front-end loader for product handling.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Physical stamina

Skid steer operation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scissor lift

Front-end loader

Floor sweeper

Dump cart

Job description

Production Technician with Skid Steer Experience

The Plant Production Technician is responsible for carrying out the production of protein meal, an ingredient in dry pet foods, at a Hubbard Ingredients facility. Aspects of production include obtaining samples, conducting inspections on dry vans and bulk hopper trailers, loading and unloading bulk and toted products, skid steer operation, and cleaning and maintaining production equipment.

We are hiring for one shift: 10:00 am- 6:00 pm with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Use a scissor lift to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers using a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds
• Open hopper doors on bulk hopper trailers and facilitate unloading by swinging an 8-10 pound rubber mallet to shake product loose from the hoppers
• Operate and front-end loader to scoop product into the mixer, hoppers, and bays
• Operate skid steer to complete everyday tasks in loading/unloading, moving product from place to place, etc.
• Operate load-out system to load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks
• Monitor the processing system to ensure there are no issues with equipment or product
• Conduct inspections on bulk hopper trailers for inbound and outbound loads
• Collect samples from the production line and transport them to the lab for analyses
• Complete all paperwork associated with trailer inspections
• Sweep the facility floor with a floor sweeper
• Use compressed air to clean super sacs and the facility
• Utilize a dump cart to weigh and empty products from production streams into designated areas
• Complete all required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA training as assigned
• Complete all paperwork associated with product movements
• Apply labels to super sacks
• Load covered bulk hopper rail cars
• Unload covered bulk hopper rail cars
• Clean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all food safety and safety rules and procedures
• Wear and maintain the required protective clothing and equipment including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, and a hard hat. At times, additional protective clothing may be needed
• Report any issues with safety or food safety to supervisor manager on duty
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from waist to crown occasionally
• Ability to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet
• Ability to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift. The work schedule may be over 8 hours per day
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete an assignment
• Ability to work overhead
• Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures