Pumper Loader Operator - Food Production ($21.23 per hour)

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Pay: $21.23 per hour

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient unloading, pumping, storage, and loading of edible oils and finished products while maintaining quality, safety, and operational standards. Qualified candidates must be flexible and able to perform a variety of duties as assigned, including working any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Candidates must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Unload railcars and tanker trucks according to established safety and quality procedures.
• Transfer and pump oils to designated storage tanks and packaging lines, ensuring product accuracy and traceability.
• Verify all product returns ("pour backs") are transferred to the appropriate designated tank.
• Load and unload finished goods, raw materials, and scrap trucks as required.
• Drive and model safety, GMP, environmental, and housekeeping standards
• Verify container seals and Certificates of Analysis (COA) prior to pumping operations.
• Apply and verify required seals on outgoing containers before release from the facility.
• Inspect railcars and tanker trucks to confirm they are empty and meet requirements before sealing and release.
• Accurately document additive additions and ensure proper placement of additives into designated tanks.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including weekly oil filter changes on assigned production lines.
• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation tasks, including sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication, power washing, sample collection, and material handling.
• Operate a motorized forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete accurate loading, unloading, inventory, and operational documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow all food safety, quality, environmental, and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to boiler operations and related tasks, as assigned to support operational requirements.
  
  

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Technical Skills: Basic computer and data-entry skills required.

Competencies:

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and policies.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Willingness to learn multiple job functions and work areas.
• Ability to support staffing needs by filling temporary or permanent vacancies as required.
• Reliable attendance and demonstrated teamwork.

Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights

Sensory: Good Sight & Hearing

Mental/Reasoning: Attention to Detail

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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