Operator

Job Description

The Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.

Employment Location(s) by Local Workforce Area

Responsibilities & Requirements

  • Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

  • Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.

  • Maintain steady flow of material to cooker.

  • Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels.

  • Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements.

  • Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage.

  • Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process.

  • Operate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control.

  • Responsible for boiler start up and operation.

  • Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process.

  • Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager.

  • Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.

  • Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

    Additional Information

    Required qualifications:

    • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

    • Ability to pass a drug screen and/or background check

    • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • 401k

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Sick Time Off

  • Holiday Pay

Base Pay

Hourly/Varies based on area