AAK USA, INC.
Tank Room Production Operator II
Making Better Happen
Ourstory goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden andDenmark meet.
Fromour success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialistproducer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across theglobe.
Wework with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils weproduce go into making your chocolate extra ­ creamy or putting the crunch intoyour croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to makeproducts that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everyone of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everythingwe do is about Making Better Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Build a better future as a Tank Room Production Operator II in Louisville, KY
The Production Operator II is responsible foropening and closing valves on the large tanks containing hot oil depending onthe order. They are responsible for keeping up with the maintenance of thetanks and reporting when there is an issue, as well as cleaning the tanks andfloors in the tank room as necessary. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety& Environmental Performance:
Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them.
Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.
Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes.
Prevention and timely reporting of any environmental issues.
Adhere to GMP’s and other work procedures as to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.
Prevent injuries by encouraging employees to work safely

Maintain continuous, non-interrupted supply of oil for packaging lines
Document, inventory, sample and monitor oil received
Maintain tank temperatures at optimal packaging conditions
Make tank changes as needed to supply packing lines
Transfer oil from storages as directed by management
Monitor/maintain/transfer fat pit contents
Clear supply lines at E.O.R. or as required by Shift Leader or operators.
Maintain clean work area and keep free of foreign material
Comply with all plant and personal GMP’s
Perform any and all tasks assigned to you by any member of management given your Shift Leader has approved the task.
Routinely check all tanks and valves to keep the correct product moving
Clean tanks and rooms as needed
Update packaging schedule with oils pumped to K1

Cost Controls:
Reduce the amount of rework by participating in employee involvement, process improvement and adherence to process guidelines
Ensure work is completed to customers specifications
Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing waste in your daily work