Bulk Unloader Operator

Looking to join a SIX-time US Best Managed Company award winner? Blue Seal/KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Bulk Unloader Operator at our Richford, VT plant! KENT offers a competitive wage and an outstanding benefits package including health insurance and a 401K plan. This is a full-time, 1st shift opportunity.

The Bulk Unloader Operator is responsible for unloading ingredients in an efficient manner for optimum production. Also responsible for necessary unloading documentation, area conditions, and equipment inspection.

• The compensation range for this role is $22.00 - $26.00 an hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to the immediate supervisor.


• Unload ingredients of high quality, as efficiently and proficiently as possible. Notify Quality Control Supervisor before unloading any ingredients that do not met standards.


• Set up all distributor heads-slides, legs, and conveyors, so that the ingredient will go onto the proper bin with precautions taken to eliminate contamination of other bins.


• Complete ingredient unloading authorization form and have it checked by authorized personnel before starting to unload any item.


• Check car door seals and if they are broken, report it to supervisor. Verify seal number matches seal number on bill of lading prior to unloading.


• Take probe samples in accordance with the quality control procedures before unloading.


• Become familiar with ingredients.


• Check for color, odor, particle size, and contamination.


• Make complete check of cars for possible roof or floor leaks.


• Will use care and safety precautions in handling or using all equipment.


• Will keep Maintenance Supervisor informed of performance of all equipment and will complete maintenance request form on all malfunctioning equipment.


• Will keep area clean and neat at all times.


• Will assist in any area of production as requested by his shift supervisor.


• At shift end, make sure following shift unloader understands unloading status.


• Will clean leg magnets at beginning of each shift.


• Will take a physical inventory of each ingredient bin at the start of each shift.


• Must perform all work in compliance with OSHA standards.


• Other duties as assigned by plant management.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.


• Basic computer knowledge.


• Good communication, verbal, written and math skills.


• Work and cooperate with all fellow employees.


• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s.


• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.


• Knowledge of FSMA.


• Must be able to safely lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to working height, as job requires.


• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.


• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.