Production Technician

The Plant Production Technician is responsible for carrying out the production of protein meal, an ingredient in dry pet foods, at a Hubbard Ingredients facility. Aspects of production include obtaining samples, conducting inspections on dry vans and bulk hopper trailers, loading and unloading bulk and toted products, skid steer operation, and cleaning and maintaining production equipment.

We are hiring for one shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

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 skid steer to complete everyday tasks in loading/unloading, moving product from place to place, etc.

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

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