Rendering Operator

Baker Commodities Inc; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan available

Job summary

Baker Commodities, Inc. is seeking a dependable material handler to support manufacturing on the third shift (11pm–7am) in Massachusetts. The role involves moving materials, operating and cleaning equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading, operating forklifts, maintaining a clean work area, and adhering to company procedures. A high school diploma is required and forklift certification is preferred; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of loading, unloading and moving materials in a plant setting.
• Ability to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of cleaning and maintaining equipment per procedures.
• High regard for safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move materials in yard and hopper areas.
• Operate equipment as instructed and keep work areas clean.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow department procedures.
• Perform other duties to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Certified Forklift Operator

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Safely and efficiently supports manufacturing by moving material, operating and cleaning equipment. This position will work the third shift 11pm- 7am.

Please see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Retirement plan available

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move materials in yard; shovels loose material into hoppers
• Clean work areas, machines and equipment in the plant including cooking processing equipment (cookers, augers, process tanks and tankers)
• Operate equipment as instructed
• Operate forklift
• Removes trash from plant
• Paints equipment as necessary
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• Knowledge of production processes and operation of equipment
• Skill to control equipment and monitor operations of it
• Ability to move material with or without specialized equipment
• Certified Forklift Operator
• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1 year experience in a production setting
• Less than 5% travel requirement

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Move and transport materials up to 50-60 lbs with or without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment
• Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to position self to perform duties around industrial equipment

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ascends/descends heights while maintaining balance
• Utilizes tools and equipment such as a shovel to move material
• Remains in a seated position while using multilimb coordination to operate forklift

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Detect and observe conditions that need to be addressed such as equipment that needs to be painted or materials that need to be moved/removed
• Communicates with staff in the process of performing duties

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Co ID: Baker Commodities,

Job ID: 12W 102726 539 1

JD: 539 12-010726 A