Plant Operator level II

Description

Mid level plant worker. Primary responsibilities include all job functions as outlined in level I, and in addition, operation of loader, dryer, and palletizer. Also loads flatbed trucks and operates scalehouse.

Job Duties:

• Perform a variety of plant functions including filling orders, stacking product, and general plant maintenance
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Operate bagging machine
• Stretch wraps orders as required by customer
• Operate forklift to move and arrange stock and load flatbed trucks
• Load trucks as directed from bins
• Maintain warehouse in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Operate loader to move product and/or load trucks
• Operate dryer and maintain screen room
• Manage transfer of sand to bins
• Loads hopper for dryer
• Handles incoming bulk loads of plant feed
• Operates scalehouse equipment to weight out loaded trucks
• Operate palletizer
• Provide information and assistance to plant manager as necessary

Shifts:  Night- 1:00am-9:00am 

             Day Shift - 7:00am-3:00pm 

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lb. bags continuously throughout the day
• Must also be able to lift 100 lbs. occasionally
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Must have desire to learn and be willing to undertake job responsibilities
• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Observe and follow all safety principles and practices
• Must be able to work well with others
• Must have 2 years prior experience 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good physical condition
• Valid Florida Drivers License and high school GED or equivalent are desirable, but not required