Scale House Operator

Anchor Ingredients Co LLC; Hillsboro (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Ingredients is hiring for a Full Time Manual Labor position in Hillsboro, ND. You will receive, load and mill product to meet quality standards and maintain production flow with minimal downtime.

You will scale trucks, monitor belts, test samples, document results, and coordinate with maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 lbs, stand long hours and work in dusty environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in dust.

Responsibilities

• Scale trucks and manage inbound/outbound loads, ensure correct product and quantity, and obtain samples for testing.
• Monitor production lines: belts, destoners, hullers, and mill components, troubleshoot issues, and maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Record test results, post paperwork promptly, and communicate breakdowns to Maintenance and Supervisor.
• Perform other duties such as lawn mowing, snow removal, moving trailers, and general site cleanup as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Hillsboro, ND, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1413

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

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
• 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

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\trucks
  • work in confined spaces
  • work at significant heights

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients isthe most customer-centric, innovative, and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value servicesto 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.