Operator, Process Equipment

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the operation of all plant machinery. Must start, operate, and shut down equipment in a manner to maximize production without unnecessary wear or harm to equipment & communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor.
• Responsible for the performance of equipment and minor preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for controlling raw material and product flow.
• Responsible for maintaining an efficient truck loading process through use of the site TLC system to process customer shipments.
• Responsible for ensuring that the quality standards for the product are met or exceeded by monitoring product and raw material inventories.
• Responsible for collection of product samples, as necessary.
• Secure equipment for maintenance by appropriate safety and plant procedures.
• Identify and inform Management of ANY animal food quality or safety issue.
• Operate the process to optimize the production of quality and safe product in accordance with standard operation procedures and following Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform housekeeping/sanitation functions as required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence or further processing of nonconforming product relating to feed quality and safety until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Maintaining the required written records including production, recycle, disposition of product, corrective actions, etc. as mandated by the Animal Food Quality and Safety Management System.
• Responsible for following all facility safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & safety processes.
• Actively participates in site requisitioning, work order and MOC systems.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Process Equipment Operator, Preferred
• Prior Forklift experience is a plus
• Industry Experience, Preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations, as well as Animal Food Quality and Safety policies and Animal Food Safety standards, Preferred
• Awareness and HACCP regulations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine walking rounds throughout the shift
• Ability and willingness to safely work at heights of up to 60+ feet
• Steady Work History
• Valid Driver's License

Hourly Rate: $34.44

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.