Production Operator - BVC

To process raw material into a quality finished product and to assist various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to meet customer specifications.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.

Experience:

Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

JOB DUTIES:

Milling Operator

• Operate skid steer to move product

• Follow verbal and written instructions relating to placement/blending of product

• Climb stairs to monitor trailers being loaded

• Document required information per quality policies

Receiving Operator

• Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate regarding product flow

• Use push-button system to operate bins and augers

• Use hand tools to physically clean out bins and augers

• Manually open and close valves using crank system

• Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow

• Climb stairs to monitor product flow

• Document required information per quality policies

Meat Cooker Operator

•  Read and operate electronic monitoring system

•  Open and close valves and equipment doors using crank system

•  Climb stairs to monitor and operate equipment

•  Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs

• Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow

• Document required information per quality policies

Feather System Operator

• Operate skid steer to move product

• Read and operate electronic monitoring system

• Use push-button system to operate bins and augers 

• Use shovel to physically remove product from under conveyor

• Document required information per quality policies

Blood System Operator

• Ability to read and operate electric monitoring system
• Ability to open and close valves using lever and crank systems
• Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
• Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers
• Document required information per quality policies

Shag Truck Operator

• Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility  

• Ability to use crank system to secure trailers

• Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure

• Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers

• Document required information per quality policies

JOB REQUIREMENTS:                        

• Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace.

• Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.

• Ability to prepare and operate all machinery.

• General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.

• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.

• Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.

• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.

• Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift.

• Ability to work varying work schedules.

• Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to perform basic math skills.

• Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.

• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.

• Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.

• Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.

• Ability to cooperate with all staff.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.

• Ability to assist in all work areas.

• Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:  8-9 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:         Rare                               =       0% - 5% 

                 Occasional                   =    6% - 33%

                 Frequent                      =    34% - 66%

                 Continuous                  =    67% - 100%

                  N/A                             =    Not Applicable

Standing - Continuous

Sitting - Occasional

Walking - Continuous

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional

Climbing Stairs - Frequent

Climbing Ladders - Rare

Working on Heights:

Unprotected heights - Rare

Protected heights - Frequent

Lifting:

Lifting weights from 01 to 10lbs. - Occasional

Lifting weights from 11 to 20lbs. - Occasional

Lifting weights from 21 to 30lbs. - Occasional

Lifting weights from 31 to 40lbs. - Occasional

Lifting weights from 41 to 50lbs. - Occasional

Push/Pull/Maneuver:

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 01 to 10lbs. - Occasional

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 11 to 20lbs. - Occasional

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 21 to 30lbs. - Occasional

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 31 to 40lbs - Occasional

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 41 to 50lbs. - Occasional

Working with/or operating moving machinery/equipment - Continuous

Operating a motor vehicle as part of your job [Shag Truck Operator] - Continuous

Operating a motor vehicle as part of your job [All other positions] - Rare                

Read/monitor gauges on various equipment/machinery - Continuous

Recording data - Continuous

Operating office equipment - Rare

Operating computer - Rare

Foot movements to operate foot controls [Shag Truck Operator] - Continuous

Foot movements to operate foot controls [All other positions] - Rare

Good vision, corrected to normal; or ability to access

required information and to perform job duties - Yes

Color definition - Yes

Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate

and/or understand required information and to perform job duties - Yes

Mobility:

(Ability to be Mobile throughout required work areas)                                

Office - Rare

Multiple Locations - Rare

Plant - Continuous

Equipment/maintenance or repair area - Continuous

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and learn equipment/machinery operation as required by job description.  Employee will frequently use the following abilities: learning new equipment; calculating; analyzing numbers and situations; reading, speaking, and writing; comprehending complex information; problem solving; and communication skills.  Employee must be able to follow established procedures using common sense and logical thinking in accomplishing job duties.  In addition, employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods.  Normally, employee will be responsible for materials, company property and work that he/she has completed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

General manufacturing working conditions exist.  Exposures include, but are not limited to chemicals, odor, caustics, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, high noise levels, dust, moving equipment/machinery and extended work hours.  Will be required to stand for an extended period of time on concrete floors. Will be exposed to chemicals used during production and cleanup.