Production Technician

Our Production Technicians are responsible for overseeing the production of protein meal, a key ingredient in dry pet foods, at an Integrated Proteins facility in Rich Hill, MO.

Tasks include sample collection, inspections on dry vans and bulk hopper trailers, loading/unloading bulk and toted products, and equipment maintenance. Proficient in various plant functions: Unloader, Loader, Mixer, Float, and Captain, ensuring accurate and efficient operations. Adherence to safety regulations, SOPs, and company policies is mandatory. Maintain cleanliness and compliance with cGMP and safety standards in the production facility.

We are hiring for multiple shifts:

1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

3rd Shift 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

$20 - $22 hourly

• Use a scissor lift to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers using a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds
• Open hopper doors on bulk hopper trailers and facilitate unloading by swinging an 8-10 pounds rubber mallet to shake product loose from the hoppers 
• Operate a front-end loader to scoop product into mixer, hoppers, and bays  
• Operate a boom lift to  
• Conduct maintenance  
• Operate loadout system to load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks 
• Monitor processing system to ensure there are no issues with equipment or product  
• Conduct inspections on bulk hopper trailers for inbound and outbound loads  
• Collect samples from the production line and transport to lab for analyses  
• Complete all paperwork associated with trailer inspections 
• Seal hopper bottoms, tarps, and dry van doors  
• Sweep facility floors with push broom  
• Sweep the facility floor with a floor sweeper  
• Use compressed air to clean super sacs and the facility  
• Utilize a dump cart to weigh and empty product from production streams into designated areas 
• Complete all required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA trainings as assigned  
• Complete all paperwork associated with product movements  
• Apply labels to super sacks  
• Load-covered bulk hopper rail cars  
• Unload covered bulk hopper rail cars  
• Clean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs 
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all food safety and safety rules and procedures  
• Wear and maintain the required protective clothing and equipment including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, and a hard hat. At times, additional protective clothing may be needed
• Report any issues with safety or food safety to supervisor manager on duty 
• Other duties as assigned 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist frequently 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from waist to crown occasionally  
• Ability to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet 
• Ability to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs  
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift. Work schedule may be over 8 hours per day
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete the assignment  
• Ability to work overhead
• Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures  

Minimum Experience, Education & Skills Requirements 

• High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent 
• Personable and attentive  
• Able to multi-task  
• Attention to detail  
• Punctual  
• Ability to withstand confined spaces  
• Ability to work safely at height 

Integrated Proteins™ is recognized as an industry leader in sourcing and trading rendered pet food proteins. We strive to provide the most reliable supply of the highest quality ingredients to pet food manufacturers. At Integrated Proteins, our focus is quality; in the products that we produce, the way we treat our team, and the care and attention we give animals. Our Kansas City, KS plant refines out the impurities and is able to clean, process and custom blend the animal proteins to the specifications of our customers.