PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE:

Under direct supervision, manufactures and packages premixes adhering to standard operating procedures (SOP) and other regulatory requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate bagger, bag scales and closing equipment.
• Stack bags on pallets.
• Operate bulk bag filling equipment.
• Pick raw materials and hand add bag material according to formula.
• Operate lift truck.
• As required, operate batching, mixing and liquid system under direct supervision.
• Keep work area clean; repair broken pallets.
• Repair all damaged bags.
• Work safely and use safety equipment as prescribed.
• Adhere to all procedures and policies.
• Unload bulk trucks and rail cars.
• Follow FIFO on raw materials.
• Check and receive bulk materials when required.
  Perform other work-related duties as requested or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be able to succeed within and adhere to the culture of the Furst-McNess Company.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Education equivalent to high school diploma and six months of basic manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to ascend ladders and various heights using stairs, elevated walkways and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or stoop up to 70 lbs. of material on a regular or continuous basis.
• Ability to maneuver heavy loads (up to 2,000 lbs. pallets) with a pallet jack; safely operate all equipment along with being a certified forklift operator.
• Ability to perform cleaning operations while exposed to dusty environment, and ability to wear/use all appropriate protective equipment.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to learn and comply with GMP and regulatory requirements imposed on manufacturing facilities by the FDA, OSHA and EPA in regard to manufacturing of food and drug products.
• Ability to work overtime as requested or required.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member within the premix department and company, as a whole. Willingness to pitch in and do work that may not be a specific part of the job description for the overall good of the department and company.
• Ability to be flexible. Respect other peoples’ points of view and able to take constructive criticism.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person