Mixing Operator I, 3rd shift

Alltech•Springfield, MO

11d

About The Position

The Mixing Operator I role is responsible for operating all mixing equipment (automated and hand operated) to mix ingredients per Akralos specified feed formulation and quality procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, the operation of ingredient delivery equipment, mixing scales, mixer, liquid pumps, hand add dump additions, and other routing and distribution equipment for mixing. This is a 3rd shift role with a $3 and hour shift differential. The schedule is 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
Good customer service must be exhibited at all times.
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere.
Handles other duties as required.
Maintain excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.
Ensure product quality expectations are met.
Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required.
Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule.
Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues.
Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues.
Required to work overtime as specified by management.
Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned.
Follow the production lineup to batch and mix all feeds in accordance with Akralos established feed formulation and quality guidelines.
Properly dump all hand- add ingredients per Akralos formulation guidelines and add to mixer along with major ingredients. This will require the ability to operate a forklift proficiently and in a safe manner.
Grind mixed meal product as specified in Akralos Plant Product Specifications
Notify Plant Leadership, if any out- of- spec quality conditions exist. This includes checking bag weights, proper clean- out, sequencing, labeling and other quality concerns before, during and after a packaging run. Must have adequate quality training.
Safely and efficiently operate all necessary equipment at all times (i.e. fork truck, etc.).
Follow all Akralos quality assurance guidelines and notify Plant Leadership if any out of spec quality conditions develop. Must have adequate quality training.
Complete assigned work orders, paperwork and tasks in a timely manner.
Provide training as necessary for new and existing employees when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership.