$27/hr to start and $29/hr after 6mths and completion of your training. All Control Room Operators are able to move up to $32/hr with enough cross training and showing initiative!

Passing of a Mechanical Competency Test will be required to be considered for this role.

At Hamlet, we strive to find determined and enthusiastic people to join our team and grow with us! When you join Hamlet, you will become part of a small but dedicated team where everyone knows your name.

We understand that our people drive our success in improving our performance, our quality and our customer satisfaction.

Job Objectives

Reporting directly to our Production Manager and working closely with a cross functional team, the Control Room Operator is part of a two person team that controls our entire manufacturing process, from the reception of raw material through creation of finished product.

This role is in the driver's seat for our manufacturing, using fully automated industrial control systems to monitor and adjust production. No two nights are the same, but routine tasks are listed below:

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Utilize an automated system (SCADA) to control and monitor all production operations from our Control Room with the goal of efficiency and product quality.
• Following delivery schedules to document and receive raw material trucks.
• Collect samples to analyze our product to ensure high quality.
• Analysis and diagnosis of process irregularities and equipment failures.
• Complete line cleanings and general upkeep of the production areas.
• Tracking product irregularities, non-conformities or maintenance related issues, issuing work orders as needed.
• Attend and lead team meetings daily and provide daily feedback to both you co-workers and our operations management team.
• Perform general equipment inspections, visual checks and basic maintenance as needed.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing setting (food or feed manufacturing experience strongly preferred).
• Experience in highly automated facilities (SCADA, PLC, HMIs, etc)
• Experience in identifying and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues.
• Experience and certification in forklift and scissor lifts for work performed at heights a plus.

Competencies

• Work Standards – proactively sets high standards of operations for self and others; is self-directed, assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments.
• Initiative – we operate as a team and want individuals who take action to correct problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate; identifies or seeks new projects or work to perform once task is completed.
• Critical Thinking – objectively analyzes and evaluates situations to understand issues and opportunities to put forth appropriate solutions and problem solve.
• Team Oriented – we have a close team environment consisting of 30 production staff. We want to hire members of the team who respectful of others, can openly communicate across a diverse team, work in close cooperation with others and is dedicated to the success of the team.

Working Conditions

Working Hours:

Full Time; 12 hour rotating schedule. (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am alternating).

A full week off every month, and only 14 working days per month!

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to utilize electronic communication devices; employee will frequently walk, sit, stand, reach, bend, kneel, and climb(ascends and descends) and must be able to remain alert and present for extended shift work; must be able to lift 50 lbs.; maneuver mechanical aids such as forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet jack, hand truck, etc.; work in a dusty environment, work in a range of temperatures both indoors and outdoors and sometimes work in confined spaces.

About the Company
At Hamlet Protein, we promote health, welfare and performance of farm livestock through soy-based specialty proteins for young animal feed. Around the world, our products are known to deliver an efficient, high quality source of vegetable protein with a strong return on investment.

Hamlet Protein has been part of the Findlay, Ohio community since 2012. In that time we’ve had 5 line expansions and we’ve continued to grow our business with our customers down the road and around the world.

Hamlet Protein, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

The information in your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification.

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check are required. Only Qualified candidates will be contacted.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person