Decanter Operator - 3rd Shift - F&B Manufacturing

Overview

Decanter Operator - 3rd Shift - F&B Manufacturing.

Location:

Selah, WA, US. Pay Range: $18.79/hr +

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the safe operation of the finishers, heat exchangers and decanters.

• Proper operation of the decanters and related processes both on the delivery side of this equipment as well as the waste removal process.
• Correct paperwork and gallons.
• Operate CIP system on mash tanks 1, 2, 3 – Bertocchi Finisher – The Double Tubes Heat Exchanger – Centrisys Decanter – Product line from the decanter balance tank to Processing tanks #7 & 8.
• Perform critical valve manipulation to send product to correct tanks.
• Move pumice truck and ensure pumice pumps and augers are working.
• Ability to drive forklift.

Follow plant GMPs at all times and ensure work area is secure.

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of the position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

This position requires the following physical demands up to 90% of the time:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to carry 50 pounds up and down 12 stairs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours during a shift minus breaks and lunch.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid and/or cold conditions.
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, reach above shoulders, climb ladders and crawl in tight and awkward work places for long periods of time.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum one year experience as a decanter operator preferred.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
• Knowledge and awareness of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge and awareness of chemicals used for CIP and proper PPI while using them.
• Knowledge and awareness of augers and how to maintain covers and guards.
• Knowledge and proper use of lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused and accountable for results.
• Licensure, Registration, Certification: None required
• External Relationships: None
• Internal Relationships: The Filter Operator must interact and communicate effectively with all employees of the organization.
• Direct & Indirect Reports: There are no direct or indirect reports.
• Back-up: Back-up in the event of an absence is done by the other decanter operators on 12-hour shifts.