Pre-Side Operations Technician

Job Description
Pre-Side Operations Technician, Blue Buffalo - Richmond, IN
As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for the processing of raw materials into finished products by safely supporting extrusion, and batching while ensuring adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.

Shift Hours

12-hour shifts

- 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, schedule

Day shift: 7 am to 7 pm

Night shift: 7 pm to 7 am

Currently hiring for NIGHT SHIFT

Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Pay

$27.57 per hour

Shift differential

Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am

Benefits

Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays

Great paid time off benefits

401(k) match

Health Insurance - includes medical, dental, vision and life

Pet Parent Perks - includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement

And much more!

Responsibilities

Operate, troubleshoot and maintain meat processing and milling equipment

Manage and monitor batch system, formulas and grind quality

Responsible for collection and documentation of test data, sending/receiving analytical samples and results with process problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities

Evaluation/inspection of physical, chemical, and sanitary characteristics of raw ingredients/materials; products produced and/or packaging or other materials

Support operators with supplies and machine assembly/disassembly

Ability and willingness to cross train on other positions and provide coverage when needed

Responsible for sanitation/sanitization of required areas

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance

Assist in training new employees

Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED

At least 1 year mechanical and/or technical experience in a manufacturing or related industry

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces

Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms

Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required

Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment

Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions

Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery

Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

Ability to work in a tobacco free environment

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