Plant Operator

Regular Full-Time Rainsville, AL, US

Shift: The plant operator is expected to work a 40-hour work week and occasional overtime. This is a first shift operating from 6:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Benefits: Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance – Family + Single Coverage, No Monthly Premiums
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing employees are eligible for up to 15% profit sharing contribution, based on total gross compensation
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Plant Operator is a key contributor to Zinpro’s Specialty Products (ZSP) success by manufacturing the organization's products according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards. Work will center around performing routine tasks and responsibilities involving the operation, maintenance/repair, and management of Zinpro plant equipment or other tasks under close supervision.

Working both independently and collaboratively with team members and management, the Plant Operator has an active role in improving, operating, and maintaining all processes associated with production. Success in this position requires the ability to work with complex machinery and perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in Rainsville, Alabama at a Zinpro manufacturing plant

• Controls, operates, and maintains the production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro Specialty Products
• Oversee machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards
• Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as bags
• Drives changes in safety, working conditions, and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work team
• Performs all tasks in compliance with company policies, procedures, work instructions, and training
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment
• Handles, lifts, and transports product and operates miscellaneous equipment
• Performs shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks
• Ensures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned
• Proactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Receives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments
• Must maintain area around equipment and strict sanitation procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a…