Scale House Operator

Anchor Ingredients Company; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Ingredients in Minnesota is looking for a plant operations assistant responsible for receiving, loading and milling product to meet quality standards. You will scale loads, test samples, verify COAs or barcodes, and ensure accurate paperwork while supporting production needs with minimal downtime.

The role includes routine equipment checks, safety-focused housekeeping, and collaboration with maintenance and supervisors to keep the line moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, work in dust.

Responsibilities

• Receive, load and mill product to meet quality standards.
• Scale inbound/outbound loads, verify product, quantity and destination.
• Obtain samples, conduct tests and document results per requirements.
• Monitor production equipment and perform routine checks per shift.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and assist with other duties around the facility.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for long

Work in dust

Confined spaces

Work at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Of Position

Responsible for receiving, loading and milling product to meet Anchor Ingredients high quality standards, while ensuring the day-to-day production needs are met with minimal down time and maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

Scaling Trucks

• All inbound loads (dumping or parking on Dolly Pad - DP)
• Probe, test and scale all loads parked on Dolly Pad - DP
• Retain product samples on all loads – Properly mark retain sample bag
• Sweep scale by unloading pit after each load
• Enter test results in BCFoods
• All outbound loads (live or preloaded)
• Scale, ensure correct product, quantity and destination
• Obtain sample, micro test and run on NIR, ensure COA and/or barcode if needed per customer requirements
• Scale out and get all paperwork completed and posted in a timely manner

Production

• Check incoming belt throughout the day
• Make sure flow is sufficient to maximize cimbria needs
• Ensure product is not spilling by hole or running over belt into the leg pit
• Blow out screens on destoner every 2 hours
• Check hullers amperage and visual product quality every 2 hours
• If product is accumulating on the floor or elsewhere troubleshoot to figure out why
• Monitor baghouse reading throughout the day
• Monitor hulls bin volume throughout the day
• Walk around both dirty and clean bins to see if there are any problems developing
• Check cimbria, destoner, hullers, roller mill and all other parts of production at least once per shift
• Other Duties: mow lawn, shovel snow, move trailers, change screens and set up grinder, extra clean up and any other tasks that need to be completed around the facility as assigned

Housekeeping

• Clean up any mess before going home for the day ensuring no personal belongings or garbage is left at workstations or other shared common areas
• Sweep around the pit between loads and the entire scale once per shift
• Put tools back in their places after each use
• Disconnect air hoses when they are not in use
• Take trash to dumpster with it is full
• Other Duties: mow lawn, shovel snow, move trailers, extra clean up and any other tasks that need to be completed around the facility as assigned

General

• Trouble shoot and communicate breakdowns to our Maintenance team and Supervisor
• Repair minor issues, etc. replace drive belts & patch holes where and when able
• Utilize all members of the team to accomplish tasks, holding yourself and others accountable for duties performed. Ask for help when needed.
• Prioritize employee and food safety first, facility production second and dumping and loading trucks as the third priority.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to:
• lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• stand for extended periods of time
• work in dust
• open traps on trailers rucks
• work in confined spaces
• work at significant heights

About The Company

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer-centric, innovative, and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world-class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company's mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.

Disclaimer

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check, as well as testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Anchor Ingredients is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.