Scale Operator

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Full Time Manual Labor Hillsboro, ND, US

2 days ago

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within Anchor Ingredients for people that have an entrepreneurial spirit, focus on problem solving, work independently or in team setting and bring a strong analytical skillset.

Responsible for receiving, loading and milling product to meet Anchor Ingredients high quality standards, while ensuring the day-to-day production needs are met with minimal down time and maximum efficiency.

• All inbound loads (dumping or parking on Dolly Pad - DP)
• Probe, test and scale all loads parked on Dolly Pad - DP
• Retain product samples on all loads – Properly mark retain sample bag
• Sweep scale by unloading pit after each load
• Enter test results in BCFoods
• All outbound loads (live or preloaded)
• Scale, ensure correct product, quantity and destination
• Obtain sample, micro test and run on NIR, ensure COA and/or barcode if needed per customer requirements
• Scale out and get all paperwork completed and posted in a timely manner

• Check incoming belt throughout the day
• Make sure flow is sufficient to maximize cimbria needs
• Ensure product is not spilling by hole or running over belt into the leg pit
• Blow out screens on destoner every 2 hours
• Check hullers amperage and visual product quality every 2 hours
• If product is accumulating on the floor or elsewhere troubleshoot to figure out why
• Monitor baghouse reading throughout the day
• Monitor hulls bin volume throughout the day
• Walk around both dirty and clean bins to see if there are any problems developing
• Check cimbria, destoner, hullers, roller mill and all other parts of production at least once per shift
• Other Duties: mow lawn, shovel snow, move trailers, change screens and set up grinder, extra clean up and any other tasks that need to be completed around the facility as assigned
• Clean up any mess before going home for the day ensuring no personal belongings or garbage is left at workstations or other shared common areas
• Sweep around the pit between loads and the entire scale once per shift
• Put tools back in their places after each use
• Disconnect air hoses when they are not in use
• Take trash to dumpster with it is full
• Other Duties: mow lawn, shovel snow, move trailers, extra clean up and any other tasks that need to be completed around the facility as assigned

• Trouble shoot and communicate breakdowns to our Maintenance team and Supervisor
• Repair minor issues, etc. replace drive belts & patch holes where and when able
• Utilize all members of the team to accomplish tasks, holding yourself and others accountable for duties performed. Ask for help when needed.
• Prioritize employee and food safety first, facility production second and dumping and loading trucks as the third priority.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to:
  • lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • stand for extended periods of time
  • work in dust
  • open traps on trailers rucks
  • work in confined spaces
  • work at significant heights

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients isthe most customer-centric, innovative, and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships,…