Unloader Feed Mill

Description

JOB TITLE:

Labor/Unloader

SUMMARY

This position works 12 hour shifts on weekends only

Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position is to receive all products by truck and rail to the appropriate ingredient storage bins, tanks, or warehouse and record on receiving report.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to learn operation of locomotive movement of rail cars if needed. Make and operate switches safely along with blue flag presentation.

Operate a forklift in a manner that complies with OSHA regulations.

Monitor equipment in conveying and receiving for improper operations and noises. If this occurs stop the equipment and notify maintenance and/or supervisor.

Visually inspect fluids daily in all pertinent equipment.

Ability to perform moisture tests and aflatoxin tests on corn if needed and record as required by quality control sampling schedule.

Retrieve and prepare samples of all bulk products as specified by quality control.

Weigh all trucks and rail cars and record weights. Report any weight discrepancies to supervision.

Maintain daily receiving report, keeping the report up to date at all times.

House keeping: keep the receiving area clean at all times and any other areas as designated by supervisor.

Be able to work rotating shifts including night and/or weekend work.

Perform and document routine daily safety inspections of work area as designated by supervisor.

Assist the control room operators on repairs or in relief. Also, assist maintenance crew if needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

Non-essential Duties and Functions

May be required to perform other job duties as required and deemed necessary by supervisor.

Notify supervisor of any problems with equipment and/or processes.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, sill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required to stand and walk throughout the day.
• Required to hold arms in front of body infrequently throughout the period of the workday. (Arm extension may exceed 15 inches)
• Some repetitive motion with hands, wrist, and arms is required.
• Must have good communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and have a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to operate all equipment with training.
• Must be able to operate equipment by computer with training.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at high levels.

Education & Experience

NONE

License and Certification Required

• Hot work permit procedure program
• Lockout / Tag-out procedure program
• Emergency Evacuation program
• Housekeeping program
• Safety rules
• Work rules
• Hazard communication program and chemical list
• Confined space entry procedures
• Fork lift operator training and license

Training Requirement/Methods

All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. Once employee completes this training they will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station. A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.

Training Responsibilities

Those responsible for training and indoctrination may include: personnel representative, safety director, supervisor, and lead workers as assigned.

Method of Tracking Employee Progress

The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.

Exit Training for Measuring Training Effectiveness

A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate the employee effectiveness and performance. At the end of this period the supervisor will evaluate the job performance of each new employee utilizing current forms and procedures in effect at that time. The employee will be rated and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance, tardiness, interaction with…