What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Westway Feed Products?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (with company match) effective 1st day of employment
Position Overview: The plant operator will be responsible for mixing and blending ingredients, loading/unloading rail cars and trucks, and other miscellaneous tasks required to produce liquid animal feed.
Job Duties: Below is a list of essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Operate the boiler per the seasonal demands of production.
- Operate pumps, valves, and tanks to mix ingredients and blend liquid feed.
- Test all finished products and inbound ingredients.
- Use a forklift, as needed, to move ingredients.
- Load and unload bulk liquid trucks and railcars.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all raw ingredients.
- Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping around facility.
- Interact and communicate with customers and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills & comfortable with basic mathematics
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to read and complete documents and other paperwork
- Ability to change duties throughout the day and to work with a variety of individuals
- Legally able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year manufacturing experience
- Mechanically inclined with ability and skill in using boiler, hand/power tools, and production equipment (pumps, valves, pipelines, tanks, and laboratory equipment)
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Ability to wear safety equipment, including safety shoes, goggles, gloves, and similar equipment
- Comfortable in a variety of weather conditions, including rain/snow and heat/cold
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment with noise/vibration, fumes, or moving mechanical parts
- This position involves standing/walking for up to 100% of the day and climbing/crouching/crawling/stooping/reaching with hands and arms up to 25% of the workday.
- Frequently the employee is required to push, pull, lift, twist, carry and/or exert force up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hereford, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22