Plate Freezer Operator

General plant labor, to include operating machinery, forklift operation, grinder operation, housekeeping, cleaning, painting, grounds and general housekeeping in all areas of the plant.
 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• General plant labor

• Utilize and operate a forklift

• Plate Freezer Operation

• Inventory counts

• Stretch Wrapper Operation

• Pressure Washer Operation

• Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc.

• Shovel and clean up spills in the plant

• Keep barrels emptied of trash and product

• Clean equipment from top to bottom

• Keep floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains

• Paint as directed

• Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

• Ability to read and write.

• Ability to climb stairs and silos.

• Ability to stand for entire shift.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred. 
• Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
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