Production Operator - Essentia (Night Shift)

p/ppspanThis is a /spanbNIGHT SHIFT/bspanb /bposition on a 12-hour shift with hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next week)./span/pp/ppspanThrough committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers.  We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge./span/pp/ppspanThe Production Operator assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and to meet customer specifications. /span/pp/pullipspanBase pay starting at span class="emphasis-2"$21.50 per hour/span/span/p/lilipspan class="emphasis-2"bb$3.00 per hour /bnight shift premium/b/span/p/lilipspanBenefits first of the month following date of hire/span/p/lilipspan401(k) with employer match/span/p/lilipspan class="emphasis-3"9 paid holidays/span/p/lilipspanPTO starting at span class="emphasis-3"120 hours per year/span, prorated based on hire date/span/p/li/ulp/pp/ph2/h2h2spanbJOB QUALIFICATIONS:/b/span/h2p/ph2/h2puEducation:/u/ppHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. certification required./pp/ppuExperience:/u/ppStable work history in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred./pp/pp/ph2/h2h2spanbJOB DUTIES:/b/span/h2ulliWork in various areas of production workflow including all tasks and appropriate documentation of the following:/liliDumping / Grinding / Processing/liliPackaging / Finishing/liliAssist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs./liliOperate forklifts and /or non-motorized pallet jacks as required./liliAssist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment. Perform basic maintenance and clean-up activities as follows:/liliProper storage and care of equipment used during production in accordance with the company safety guidelines and regulations./liliRegularly sweep and occasionally hose production and other areas./li/ulp/ph2spanJOB REQUIREMENTS:/span/h2ulliGeneral and specific knowledge of machinery and ability to assist in preparing equipment for operation and/or tear down production operations./liliAccurately and completely abide by company good documentation procedures for recording required data and paperwork related to HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF./liliSustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment./liliMust be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i.e. the Production Supervisor and/or the QC Manager)./liliKnowledge and ability to:/liliLearn how to operate new equipment/machinery/liliRead gauges and record data in legible manner in accordance with established procedures/liliHandle multiple tasks simultaneously/liliInterpret and work from oral and written instructions/liliPerform basic math calculations/liliLegibly document data for record keeping purposes/liliImplement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures/liliCooperate with all Essentia staff/liliRemain calm and professional /liliWork daily and overtime as necessary/liliAssist in other work-related areas as required/liliOperate all necessary plant and office equipment required to accomplish job duties/liliProblem-solve/li/ulp/ph2spanbBASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:/b/span/h2pApproximate:       8-12-Hour Day (rotating shifts)/ppbPhysical Demand Level:/b Medium/pp/ppFrequency Key    /ppOccasional: 1-33% of workday or 1-12 reps/hour/ppFrequent: 34-66% of workday or 13-62 reps/hour/ppConstant: #43;67% of workday or #43;63 reps/hour/pp/ppJob Analysis:/ppPhysical Demand                                 Wt./Force                              Height                    Distance                               Frequency            /ppLifting, Waist to Floor                        0-5 lbs.                                   0-50 in.                  NA                                          Frequently            /ppLifting, Waist to Floor                        6-50 lbs.                                 0-50 in.                  NA                                          Occasionally        /ppCarrying, Bilateral                               0-5 lbs.                                   Self-selected         Up to 200 ft.                         Frequently            /ppCarrying, Bilateral                               6-50 lbs.                                 Self-selected         Up to 15 ft.                           Occasionally        /ppPushing/Pulling, Horizontal              0-50 lbs. of force                 60 in.through        Up to 200 ft.                         Occasionally/pp                                                                                                                self-elected height                                             Occasionally        /ppPushing/Pulling, Vertical                   0-25 lbs. of force                 6-60 in.                Up to 48 in.                           Occasionally        /ppGrasping                                                Up to 55 lbs. of force          NA                          NA                                          Occasionally        /ppPinching (2-point/3-point/lateral)    Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of force   NA                          NA                                          Occasionally        /ppReaching, Forward/Lateral                 NA                                          0-60 in.                  Up to 24 in.                           Frequently            /ppReaching, Above Shoulder                NA                                          61-85 in.                Up to 24 in.                           Occasionally        /ppSitting                                                     NA                                          NA                          NA                                          Occasionally        /ppStanding                                                 NA                                          NA                          NA                                          Frequently            /ppWalking                                                 NA                                          NA                          Up to 200 ft.                         Frequently            /ppStair Climbing                                      NA                                          8-12 ft.                  NA                                          Frequently            /ppLadder/Equipment Climbing             NA                                          10-13 ft.               NA                                          Occasionally        /ppSquatting                                               NA                                          NA                          NA                                          Occasionally        /ppBending                                                 NA                                          NA                          NA                                          Frequently            /ppStooping                                                NA                                          NA                          NA                                          Occasionally        /ppTwisting                                                 NA                                          NA                          NA                                          Occasionally        /pp/pp/ppbPhysical Demand Summary:/b Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 50 lbs.; Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 50 lbs.: Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 50 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 25 lbs. of force: Occasional grasping of 55 lbs. of force; Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force; Frequent forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional sitting; Frequent standing; Frequent walking; Frequent stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional squatting; Frequent bending; Occasional stooping; Occasional twisting./pp/ph2/h2