2nd Shift Production Operator - Boyer Valley Company

To process raw material into a quality finished product and to assist various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to meet customer specifications. Base pay starting at $18.00/hour Quarterly and Annual attendance bonus up to $150/quarter $600/year Cross training program putting YOU in control of your wage increase! JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred. Experience: Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred. JOB DUTIES: Milling Operator Operate skid steer to move product Follow verbal and written instructions relating to placement/blending of product Climb stairs to monitor trailers being loaded Document required information per quality policies Receiving Operator Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate regarding product flow Use push-button system to operate bins and augers Use hand tools to physically clean out bins and augers Manually open and close valves using crank system Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow Climb stairs to monitor product flow Document required information per quality policies Meat Cooker Operator Read and operate electronic monitoring system Open and close valves and equipment doors using crank system Climb stairs to monitor and operate equipment Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow Document required information per quality policies Feather System Operator Operate skid steer to move product Read and operate electronic monitoring system Use push-button system to operate bins and augers Use shovel to physically remove product from under conveyor Document required information per quality policies Blood System Operator Ability to read and operate electric monitoring system Ability to open and close valves using lever and crank systems Use push-button system to operate bins and augers Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers Document required information per quality policies Shag Truck Operator Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility Ability to use crank system to secure trailers Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers Document required information per quality policies JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace. Ability to work safely and be quality conscious. Ability to prepare and operate all machinery. General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods. Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures. Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices. Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines. Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions. Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift. Ability to work varying work schedules. Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions. Ability to perform basic math skills. Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas. Ability to remain calm and professional at all times. Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs. Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality. Ability to cooperate with all staff. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary. Ability to assist in all work areas. Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained LGI’s foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries. Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and – above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application. What’s more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.

Salary : $18 - $600