Verge Operator
Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Ripley, MS, United States
Job Overview
Reporting to a Lead Person or Supervisor, the Verge Operator must be able to operate all Verge Processing Equipment, perform quality checks, load trucks and railcars, and handle data entry and supporting paperwork.
Job Description
Job Title: Verge Operator
Location: Ripley
Department: Packaging
Reports To: Packaging Supervisor
Responsibilities
Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
Operate Forklift.
Read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data to adjust, as necessary.
Set up equipment and perform daily inspections and make minor adjustments, as necessary.
Be able to troubleshoot and resolve quality & processing issues.
Conduct quality testing on raw materials, “in process materials,” and on final product.
Generate necessary work orders and check completion of maintenance work.
Propose changes leading to improvements in safety, quality, operations, and cost.
Operate Verge processing equipment according to operating procedures and within process parameters, which includes but is not limited to pin mixers, extruders, spheronizers, fluid bed dryers, coolers, screens, baghouses, and scrubbers.
Load trucks and rail cars.
Prepare daily reports, as necessary.
Handle daily computing.
Perform general plant clean-up and keep work area clean and free of clutter.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
HS Diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications
Pass pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT, and Computer Literacy).
Skills & Abilities
Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOPs, PIWs, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
Must be able to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data.
Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications.
Must be able to visually differentiate between assorted products and hear warning alarms.
Must be able to use computer programs such as AS400, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.
Must be able to bend, reach, twist, stoop, walk, and climb stairways and ladders frequently.
Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.
Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other required gear for a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
Pay Rate: $23.14 per hour
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Reporting to a Lead Person or Supervisor, the Verge Operator must be able to operate all Verge Processing Equipment, perform quality checks, load trucks and railcars, and handle data entry and supporting paperwork.
Job Description
Job Title: Verge Operator
Location: Ripley
Department: Packaging
Reports To: Packaging Supervisor
Responsibilities
Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
Operate Forklift.
Read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data to adjust, as necessary.
Set up equipment and perform daily inspections and make minor adjustments, as necessary.
Be able to troubleshoot and resolve quality & processing issues.
Conduct quality testing on raw materials, “in process materials,” and on final product.
Generate necessary work orders and check completion of maintenance work.
Propose changes leading to improvements in safety, quality, operations, and cost.
Operate Verge processing equipment according to operating procedures and within process parameters, which includes but is not limited to pin mixers, extruders, spheronizers, fluid bed dryers, coolers, screens, baghouses, and scrubbers.
Load trucks and rail cars.
Prepare daily reports, as necessary.
Handle daily computing.
Perform general plant clean-up and keep work area clean and free of clutter.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
HS Diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications
Pass pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT, and Computer Literacy).
Skills & Abilities
Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOPs, PIWs, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
Must be able to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data.
Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications.
Must be able to visually differentiate between assorted products and hear warning alarms.
Must be able to use computer programs such as AS400, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.
Must be able to bend, reach, twist, stoop, walk, and climb stairways and ladders frequently.
Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.
Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other required gear for a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
Pay Rate: $23.14 per hour
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