Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Forklift Operator

Western Mass Rendering (WMR) is a Division of Baker Commodities, Inc.

Safely and efficiently supports manufacturing by moving material, operating and cleaning equipment.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered
• 401(k) With employer contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Company sponsored short and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance

• Load, unload and move materials in yard; shovels loose material into hoppers
• Clean work areas, machines and equipment in the plant including cooking processing equipment (cookers, augers, process tanks and tankers)
• Operate equipment as instructed
• Operate forklift-Training available
• Removes trash from plant
• Paints equipment as necessary
• 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.

• Knowledge of production processes and operation of equipment
• Skill to control equipment and monitor operations of it
• Ability to move material with or without specialized equipment
• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1 year experience in a production setting
• Less than 5% travel requirements

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Move and transport materials up to 50-60 lbs with or without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment
• Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to position self to perform duties around industrial equipment

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ascends/descends heights while maintaining balance
• Utilizes tools and equipment such as a shovel to move material
• Remains in a seated position while using multilimb coordination to operate forklift

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Detect and observe conditions that need to be addressed such as equipment that needs to be painted or materials that need to be moved/removed
• Communicates with staff in the process of performing duties

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.