Production Technician

divh2Plant Production Technician/h2pIntegrated 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 Bolckow plant refines out the impurities and is able to clean, process and custom blend the animal proteins to the specifications of our customers./ppThe 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./ppWe are hiring for two shifts: 2nd - 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm and 3rd - 10 pm - 6:30 am./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliUse a scissor lift to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers using a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds/liliOpen hopper doors on bulk hopper trailers and facilitate unloading by swinging an 8-10 pound rubber mallet to shake product loose from the hoppers/liliOperate and front-end loader to scoop product into the mixer, hoppers, and bays/liliOperate skid steer to complete everyday tasks in loading/unloading, moving product from place to place, etc./liliOperate load-out system to load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks/liliMonitor the processing system to ensure there are no issues with equipment or product/liliConduct inspections on bulk hopper trailers for inbound and outbound loads/liliCollect samples from the production line and transport them to the lab for analyses/liliComplete all paperwork associated with trailer inspections/liliSweep the facility floor with a floor sweeper/liliUse compressed air to clean super sacs and the facility/liliUtilize a dump cart to weigh and empty products from production streams into designated areas/liliComplete all required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA training as assigned/liliComplete all paperwork associated with product movements/liliApply labels to super sacks/liliLoad covered bulk hopper rail cars/liliUnload covered bulk hopper rail cars/liliClean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs/liliMaintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all food safety and safety rules and procedures/liliWear 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/liliReport any issues with safety or food safety to supervisor manager on duty/liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliHigh school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent/liliExcellent skid steer experience/liliAbility to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist frequently/liliAbility to lift up to 50 pounds from waist to crown occasionally/liliAbility to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet/liliAbility to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs/liliAbility to stand for the duration of the shift. The work schedule may be over 8 hours per day/liliAbility to push or pull up to 50 pounds/liliAbility to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete an assignment/liliAbility to work overhead/liliAbility to work in hot or cold temperatures/liliPersonable and attentive/liliAble to multi-task/liliAttention to detail/liliPunctual/liliAbility to withstand confined spaces/li/ulh3Benefits/h3ulli401(k)/lili401(k) matching/liliDental insurance/liliHealth insurance/liliLife insurance/liliPaid time off/liliVision insurance/li/ul/div