Block Prodution

Position Title: Block Production/Maintenance    

Reports to: Plant Manager

Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM 

Wage: $20/hour

SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for responsible for feed safety and quality by operating block cooker/cooling equipment to manufacture block feeds to specified feed formulations. This individual will operate automated or manual equipment, pumps, pre-mix addition systems, and routing systems to manufacture feed per established procedures. 

This individual is also responsible for performing cost-effective, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant facilities and equipment to minimize down-time within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Block Production

• Coordinate start up/shut down and production
• Communicate with appropriate personnel
• Maximize plant efficiency
• Follow company policies regarding quality, service, and safety
• Manufacture all products according to formulations provided by the Corporate Office
• Batch, mix, and route feed according to specified formulas, procedures, and schedule
• Fully utilize batching, mixing, and routing equipment and destination tanks
• Properly weight all pre-mix additions according to specified formulas and add to the mixer at the appropriate time
• Safely operate mixing equipment in a manner so as to not harm yourself, fellow employees, or damage plant equipment
• Complete and maintain assigned reports, records, and documents

Maintenance

• Assist in maintaining equipment, installation, and repair records and preventative maintenance schedules
• Communicate, prioritize, and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with plant management
• Perform assigned routine and preventative maintenance as required
• Establish and maintain a complete inventory of shop tools, spare equipment, essential repair parts, and maintenance supplies
• Interpret and understand electrical, mechanical, air and hydraulic systems to trouble-shoot and diagnose problems

General

• Keep equipment and work areas clean and neat in appearance
• Comply with OSHA regulations, company safety rules, and policies and procedures
• Safely operate equipment in a manner so as not to harm yourself or others, or damage equipment
• Properly use and operate all equipment
• Perform overtime and other duties and functions as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Manufacturing experience,      preferred
• Reading, writing, and mathematical      skills at a high school level
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with a      variety of individuals in an appropriate manner
• Ability to work in and promote a      team environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift heavy parts and tools; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to manipulate and adjust controls and tools; reach with hands and arms to talk or hear.

This individual is frequently required to bend, climb, and work at elevated positions; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.