Tank Operator

Description

Tank Operator in Pittsville, WI. Starting $18.75 an hour, plus $1,000 sign on bonus.

Benefits:

• Vacation: 40 hours after 90 days of employment 80 hours after one year of employment
• Holidays: 8 designated
• 401K: company matches ½ up to 5%
• Medical Plans: 2 options through Security Health both having a Health Savings account with the company contributing $1,500 a year.
• Dental and vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability: plans available.

Schedule:

• 2-2-3 schedule 2 days on 2 days off 3 days on following week 2 days off 2 days on 3 days off
• 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am / $2.00 shift differential for night shift
• Scheduled holidays off

The Tank Operator is responsible for maintaining tank activity on all tanks to meet customer specifications in compliance with the company’s Safe Quality Food Program.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Operation, troubleshooting and sanitation of process tanks.
• Receiving of liquid sugar and transfer to silos.
• Syrup preparation and holding.
• Perform equipment checks at established intervals during processing to ensure product quality and equipment performance.
• Perform Pre-Operational Inspections.
• Rework add back.
• Tanker Receiving.
• Tanker seal application.
• Sanitation
• Run and monitor CIP’s.
• Operate and monitor the Leaching process to Infusion.
• Operate and monitor tank transfers.
• Provide proper chemical usage and titration.
• Operate and monitor Sweco’s and Syrup Filtration System.
• Forklift Checks/Operation.
• Complete pomace sealing and log sheet.
• Operate concentrate dumper.

Work Environment:

• Hair restraints are required. Earplugs, safety glasses and or other PPE may be required.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; climb stairs; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with left or right hand.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors in tight quarters.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 Ibs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with temperatures ranging from 55°-95°F.

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid drivers license

Company Background:
Badger State Fruit Processing is a family-owned business and the largest independent supplier of cranberry products in the United States. We are cranberry specialists. Situated in the heart of cranberry country, we do it all! We are cranberry growers, cranberry processors, cranberry warehousers, and cranberry transporters.

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus
• Quarterly bonus on plant performance
• $25 monthly attendance bonus
• Referral bonus