2nd Shift Plant Operator
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance, Production Associate / Production Line
2nd Shift Plant Operator
Full‑time, manual labor position located in Shell Rock, IA. Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Sunday thru Thursday, 40‑hour week with occasional overtime.
Salary: $23.00 – $34.00 per hour plus a $2/hour shift premium and a $4,000 sign‑on bonus. Base salary may vary by experience, certification, and location. U.S. candidates are eligible for a bonus opportunity in addition to benefits.
Benefits include: 100% employer‑paid health insurance, paid time off, educational assistance, 401(k) matching, disability and long‑term care insurance, travel and fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.
Responsibilities- Control, operate, and maintain automated production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages product.
- Operate equipment such as reactors, dryers, blenders, bagging machines, and material handling systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot production equipment.
- Carry out shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks.
- Sample, collect data, and perform process operations according to production, regulatory, and feed safety requirements.
- Identify and properly segregate and disposition nonconforming raw materials, in‑process, and finished products.
- Identify and implement measures that improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Receive work direction and complete job assignments as directed by management.
Minimum required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Effective communication with coworkers and management.
Preferred:
- Post‑secondary education.
- Three or more years’ experience in a related production environment or industry (chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, dairy).
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance‑related tasks.
- Boiler operation experience.
- Experience with CMMS or ERP inventory management systems.
- Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP, or Lean Manufacturing methods.
Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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