What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCESS OPERATOR position at KENT WORLDWIDE?
Ready to join a US Best Managed Company?! Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT® Corporation family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Process Operator! The Process Operator will operate equipment for the manufacturing of grain byproducts!
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, IN.
- Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.
- Identify and trouble shoot mechanical issues of equipment. Write work orders for mechanical or electrical repair as needed.
- Perform housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean work area.
- Work with minimal supervision to maintain the process flow and meet or exceed production schedules.
- Keep precise records of production, quality, and environmental impacts in daily log.
- Pull product samples and perform quality checks using calibrated equipment or measurement tools and record if applicable.
- Pull product samples and ensure that the lab inspector/runner delivers them to the lab in a timely manner. Communicate with QC lab personnel to ensure quality results are in spec.
- Perform work in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations. Report potential incidents or actual incidents through the Incident Reporting Procedure.
- Assist with the handling, storage, and flow of finished product through the warehouse and packaging area.
- Facilitate or assist rail or truck loading and unloading of product.
- Perform other duties as needed to support the GPC operation.
- Assist other production operators throughout the plant when problems arise.
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Reasoning and problem solving skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work independently
- Non-climate controlled environment (working in and around heat and cold).
- Be able to work in an environment with dust or dirt.
- 12 hour rotating shift operation – rotate from days to nights every two weeks. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must wear protective equipment (hard hat, steel or composite toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and respirator)
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
- High School or above
- 0-10%
- Smoke and tobacco free workplace
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