Scale House Operator

Anchor Ingredients Company; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Ingredients is seeking a dependable Production Associate to support its growing manufacturing operations in East Grand Forks, MN. The role focuses on loading, milling, scaling, and housekeeping tasks to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will follow written and oral instructions, lift up to 50 lbs, and work with various equipment in dusty environments. The position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; prior production experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Work in dusty environments.
• Open traps on trailers rucks.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work at significant heights.

Responsibilities

• Scale and manage inbound/outbound loads with proper documentation.
• Check production flow and prevent spillage or downtime.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks as assigned to maintain a safe workplace.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Follow safety protocols and cooperate with the maintenance team.

Skills

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Attention to safety

Stamina

Teamwork

Dust exposure tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within Anchor Ingredients for people that have an entrepreneurial spirit, focus on problem solving, work independently or in team setting and bring a strong analytical skillset.

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 dayMonitor 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

• 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.