Weekend Night Shift Operator

ZINPRO; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 32,842,000 - 96,873,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid healthcare

Generous paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Zinpro is hiring for a Plant Operator in Garner, IA, to operate and maintain automated production equipment that blends, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products. The role requires basic troubleshooting, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow safety and maintenance instructions.

You will work a weekend night shift (Fri–Sun, 6:00pm–6:00am) totaling 36 hours with potential overtime. A $4,000 sign-on bonus and a $2/hr shift premium accompany the base pay, with additional bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills (PC) and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management.

Responsibilities

• Controls, operates, and maintains the automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment.
• Performs shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks.
• Perform sampling, data collection, and process operation according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements.
• Ensures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned.
• Proactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Receives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading & comprehension

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

ERP

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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Garner, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1289

Salary Range: $23.00 To $34.00 Annually

Salary Range: $23.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Shift: Weekend Night Shift Operator. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:00am. The plant operator is expected to work a 36-hour work week and occasional overtime.

Compensation: $2/hr Shift Premium & includes $4,000 Sign-on bonus

The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Benefits: Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Plant Operator is a key contributor to Zinpro's success by manufacturing the organization's products according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards.

• Controls, operates, and maintains th e automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro products
• O perates a variety of equipment, including reactor, dryer, blending, bagging equipment, and material handling equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment
• Performs shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks
• Perform sampling, data collection, and process operation according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements
• Ensures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned
• Proactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Receives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment
• Mechanical aptitude andtheability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (PC)andbasic workingknowledge of MSWord and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education
• 3 plus years' experience in a related production environment or industry such as chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, or dairy manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance-related tasks
• Boiler operation experience
• Experience usingComputerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP's, or Lean Manufacturing methods

About Zinpro

A pioneer in performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions, Zinpro partners with customers worldwide to unlock better animal performance through smarter, science-led nutrition.

Family-owned and privately held, our steady growth is fueled by a world-class team who manufactures high-quality products marketed in more than 70 countries.

Working at Zinpro means making a positive difference alongside bright, passionate people in a culture recognized as a Great Place to Work. Employees gain broad experience in a growing organization known for its commitment to people, customers and our communities. Here, we value diverse perspectives as we build equitable and inclusive teams.

Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.