Full time
R3493
To process raw material into a quality finished product and to assist various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to meet customer specifications.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Experience:
Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.
JOB DUTIES:
Milling Operator
Operate skid steer to move product
Follow verbal and written instructions relating to placement/blending of product
Climb stairs to monitor trailers being loaded
Document required information per quality policies
Receiving Operator
Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate regarding product flow
Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
Use hand tools to physically clean out bins and augers
Manually open and close valves using crank system
Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow
Climb stairs to monitor product flow
Document required information per quality policies
Meat Cooker Operator
Read and operate electronic monitoring system
Open and close valves and equipment doors using crank system
Climb stairs to monitor and operate equipment
Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs
Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow
Document required information per quality policies
Feather System Operator
Operate skid steer to move product
Read and operate electronic monitoring system
Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
Use shovel to physically remove product from under conveyor
Document required information per quality policies
Blood System Operator
Ability to read and operate electric monitoring system
Ability to open and close valves using lever and crank systems
Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers
Document required information per quality policies
Shag Truck Operator
Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility
Ability to use crank system to secure trailers
Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure
Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers
Document required information per quality policies
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace.
Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.
Ability to prepare and operate all machinery.
General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.
Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift.
Ability to work varying work schedules.
Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic math skills.
Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
Ability to cooperate with all staff.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.
Ability to assist in all work areas.
Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 8-9 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
Key: Rare = 0% - 5%
Occasional = 6% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N/A = Not Applicable
Standing - Continuous
Sitting - Occasional
Walking - Continuous
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent
Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional
Climbing Stairs - Frequent
Climbing Ladders - Rare
Working on Heights:
Unprotected heights - Rare
Protected heights - Frequent
Lifting:
Lifting weights from 01 to 10lbs. - Occasional
Lifting weights from 11 to 20lbs. - Occasional
Lifting weights from 21 to 30lbs. - Occasional
Lifting weights from 31 to 40lbs. - Occasional
Lifting weights from 41 to 50lbs. - Occasional
Push/Pull/Maneuver:
Push/pull/maneuver weights from 01 to 10lbs. - Occasional
Push/pull/maneuver weights from 11 to 20lbs. - Occasional
Push/pull/maneuver weights from 21 to 30lbs. - Occasional
Push/pull/maneuver weights from 31 to 40lbs - Occasional
Push/pull/maneuver weights from 41 to 50lbs. - Occasional
Working with/or operating moving machinery/equipment - Continuous
Operating a motor vehicle as part of your job [Shag Truck Operator] - Continuous
Operating a motor vehicle as part of your job [All other positions] - Rare
Read/monitor gauges on various equipment/machinery - Continuous
Recording data - Continuous
Operating office equipment - Rare
Operating computer - Rare
Foot movements to operate foot controls [Shag Truck Operator] - Continuous
Foot movements to operate foot controls [All other positions] - Rare
Good vision, corrected to normal; or ability to access
required information and to perform job duties - Yes
Color definition - Yes
Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate
and/or understand required information and to perform job duties - Yes
Mobility:
(Ability to be Mobile throughout required work areas)
Office - Rare
Multiple Locations - Rare
Plant - Continuous
Equipment/maintenance or repair area - Continuous
BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and learn equipment/machinery operation as required by job description. Employee will frequently use the following abilities: learning new equipment; calculating; analyzing numbers and situations; reading, speaking, and writing; comprehending complex information; problem solving; and communication skills. Employee must be able to follow established procedures using common sense and logical thinking in accomplishing job duties. In addition, employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods. Normally, employee will be responsible for materials, company property and work that he/she has completed.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:
General manufacturing working conditions exist. Exposures include, but are not limited to chemicals, odor, caustics, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, high noise levels, dust, moving equipment/machinery and extended work hours. Will be required to stand for an extended period of time on concrete floors. Will be exposed to chemicals used during production and cleanup.
LGI's foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries.
Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and - above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application.
What's more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.
