Production Technician

Plant Production Technician

Integrated Proteins™ is recognized as an industry leader in sourcing and trading rendered pet food proteins. We strive to provide the most reliable supply of the highest quality ingredients to pet food manufacturers. At Integrated Proteins, our focus is quality; in the products that we produce, the way we treat our team, and the care and attention we give animals. Our Purdy MO plant refines out the impurities and is able to clean, process and custom blend the animal proteins to the specifications of our customers.
The Plant Production Technician is responsible for carrying out the production of protein meal, an ingredient in dry pet foods, at an Integrated Proteins facility. Aspects of production include obtaining samples, conducting inspections on dry vans and bulk hopper trailers, loading and unloading bulk and toted products, and cleaning and maintaining production equipment. We have an opening for a 2nd shift position (2:00pm to 10:30pm) and a 3rd shift position (10:00pm to 6:30am).
Responsibilities

Use a scissor lift to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers using a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds
Open hopper doors on bulk hopper trailers and facilitate unloading by swinging an 8-10 pound rubber mallet to shake product loose from the hoppers
Operate and front-end loader to scoop product into the mixer, hoppers, and bays
Operate load-out system to load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks
Monitor the processing system to ensure there are no issues with equipment or product
Conduct inspections on bulk hopper trailers for inbound and outbound loads
Collect samples from the production line and transport them to the lab for analyses
Complete all paperwork associated with trailer inspections
Sweep the facility floor with a floor sweeper
Use compressed air to clean super sacs and the facility
Utilize a dump cart to weigh and empty products from production streams into designated areas
Complete all required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA training as assigned
Complete all paperwork associated with product movements
Apply labels to super sacks
Load-covered bulk hopper rail cars
Unload covered bulk hopper rail cars
Clean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs
Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all food safety and safety rules and procedures
Wear and maintain the required protective clothing and equipment including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, and a hard hat. At times, additional protective clothing may be needed
Report any issues with safety or food safety to supervisor manager on duty
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent
Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist frequently
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from waist to crown occasionally
Ability to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet
Ability to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift. The work schedule may be over 8 hours per day
Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete an assignment
Ability to work overhead
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures
Personable and attentive
Able to multi-task
Attention to detail
Punctual
Ability to withstand confined spaces