Plant Operator - Fine Grind - nd Shift

This position is a part of our Fine Grind facility and team in Portland, IN on 2nd Shift (3 pm - 12 am typically).

This position reports to:

Leadman and Plant Manager

Responsible for but not all inclusive:

• Working in a safe manner which includes wearing required PPE; following all of MSHA and MCC safety policies, and reporting any safety issues.
• Keeping work area clean, safe and free of hazardous situations.
• Conduct bagging and preparation of materials.
• Verifying that final product is not contaminated and free of foreign particles. Reporting any such deficiency or observations to management and QA department is required.
• Communicating and assisting customers and/or haulers to ascertain that their needs are being met.
• Conducting daily documented inspection of equipment, confirming that it meets MSHA regulations.
• Following MSHA's and the company's procedures and best practices.
• Daily equipment needs and maintenance; Scheduling and communicating with the mechanics so the equipment will be ready for operation at the scheduled time.
• Directing employees, vendors and contractors on daily tasks/activities that they are assigned to maintain Safety, Quality and efficient Productivity of the operation.
• Receiving parts, delivering/storing parts in proper locations on site.
• Making certain the packing slips/paperwork are initialed as received and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Continuous communication with the Quality Assurance department to verify the plant is meeting the quality requirements and working with QA towards resolution to correct any issues that might arise.
• Operating various pieces of heavy equipment
• Performing laborer and cleanup duties
• Performing various maintenance duties
• May be called upon to assist with other duties not outlined which will be determined by the Management Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lb.), pull or carry objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Must be able to handle all elements of the weather.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Must have Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disabled/PDA

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