Utility Operator I

Hubbard Feeds; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking a Plant Operator to run batching, pelleting and packing lines in our Kansas facility. You will follow established guidelines for safety, quality and customer service while documenting procedures per Quality and Food Safety standards.

The role is a 1st shift, 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with hours typically from early morning to early evening. You must be physically able to lift, climb, and operate equipment while maintaining a clean,

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs routinely.
• Able to work in varied weather and environmental conditions.
• Able to climb catwalks, stairs and ladders to check feed and ingredient bins.
• Basic math operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide.
• Read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment with minimal supervision across multiple processes, rotating areas as needed.
• Maintain and optimize production processes to maximize output.
• Provide backup coverage for other plant positions during absences or heavy workload.
• Attend safety huddles, meetings and contribute to safety improvements.
• Keep work area and plant sections clean per policies and SOPs.
• Notify supervisory staff if product or process deviates from standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

This position is assigned to operate equipment within established guidelines for efficiency, safety, product quality, food safety and customer service. The equipment will include batching, pelleting and packing equipment and other equipment unique to a plant. The operator must be knowledgeable in batching, pelleting and packing procedures and properly document the process as required by Quality and Food Safety procedures. This is a 1st shift position working 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday, with hours varying between 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities and Authority

• Operate multiple processes within the facility with minimal supervision, rotating between areas as needed, while collaborating with management and team members to ensure quality, food safety, and customer service standards are met.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and production processes are optimized to maximize output.
• Provide back up to other positions in the plant to cover for absences, vacations or heavy workload.
• Required to be forklift certified.
• Attend all safety huddles and safety meetings and actively participate in discussion and help identify ways to improve safety.
• Attend and actively participate in other staff meetings regarding Quality and Food Safety, Lean manufacturing, customer service, annual training or other topics.
• Ensure housekeeping of your work area and other assigned portions of the plant is completed as specified in AQS-FD policies and QFS SOPs.
• Notify the Plant Manager, Superintendent or Supervisor of any product or process not meeting company standards to reduce the chance of product claims, required re-work or other things that reduce efficiency.

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills required
• Be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift
• Must be able to perform the functions of the job while exposed to various weather and environmental conditions.
• Be able to climb catwalks, stairs and ladders to check feed & ingredient bins
• Must be able to perform basic math operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide
• Must be able to comprehend, read, write and speak the English language
• Must be physically active and mobile throughout the shift