Description

Leads and guides the daily activities of a diverse multicultural manufacturing workforce in an efficient and safe manner under the direction of the Plant Manager. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensures workforce is following safe manufacturing practices and set the example in, lock out tag out, confined space entry, ladder and climbing safety.
• Organizes work flow to ensure efficient flow of material through the plant.
• Supervises and issues work assignments.
• Assists Plant Manager with identifying personnel issues such as training and disciplinary actions.
• Work overtime as needed to cover absences of co-workers.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Check waste water operations throughout work shift.
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• 1 year experience in commercial and industrial environment. 
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Less than 5% travel requirement
• knowledge of food safety including HACCP, CMPAF and safe food safe feed requirements
• strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Speak effectively, write clearly and follow directions.
• Must be computer literate. Excel, Word, Outlook
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Operates and uses maintenance/mechanic tools including electrical hand tools 
• Must be able to move around industrial equipment in manufacturing facility and garage workshop
• Must be able to detect and observe equipment in need of repair 
• Communicates with co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail
• Must be able to physically climb, crawl, and maneuver in and around machinery in a safe manner. 
• Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 70 pounds. 

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Communicates with staff in the process or repairing equipment 
• Move and transport material, equipment and tools up to 70 lbs. with and without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment
• Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces 
• Communicates with co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer. 

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Co ID: Baker Commodities

156 20-030822A

552 12-120722A