Liquids Operator I - Western Milling

Overview

This position is responsible for blending and maintenance of liquid fats and oil products.

Responsibilities

• Training with Supervisor to monitor fats/oil mixing at the liquids plant.
• Clear documentation of batch records to maintain traceability.
• Follow the correct sequencing and batching protocols.
• Loading, unloading and heating rail cars.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Collect and turn in daily samples.
• Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis as required.
• Functionally cross-trained in other support roles.
• Housekeeping: Responsible for clean-up of liquids storage and mixing areas.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Familiar with working with livestock liquid feed ingredients preferred.
• Minimum of one-two (1-2) years of experience in similar role preferred.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of pneumatic tools
• Able to make repairs and perform maintenance on equipment in the field
• Must possess a courageous, but respectful personality
• Must be able to work well with truck drivers as well as customers, salesmen, and operations/production staff and management
• Must represent the company well to customers – must be polite, respectful and customer service oriented
• Must be a good communicator
• Highly self-motivated and self-accountable, requiring little supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Good penmanship
• Highly organized, ability to follow through to ensure all documentation is current and accurate
• Must be fluent in English

Physical Requirments

• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb
• Must be comfortable working in sticky and/or dusty and/or noisy environments

Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee will be regularly exposed to very dusty and noisy conditions
• The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• The employee may be exposed to chemicals used in the process
• The employee will be exposed to steam and heated product.

The pay range for this position is $16.50/hr to $19.25/hr.  The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

Note:  Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.