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.

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

• 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