Control Room Operator - Ward, SC

3D Corporate Solutions

We are driven to create value with our pet food partners by providing safe, quality ingredients and innovative supply chain solutions. 3D Corporate Solutions prides itself on food safety and quality programs that are meticulously executed. Our partners receive only exceptional dried proteins, fresh/frozen ingredients, fats, and meals for their trusted brands.

3D was founded in 2002 as a marketer and logistics provider sourcing specialty, value-added pet food ingredients. Today, we are the leading manufacturer of protein ingredients used to make premium pet food.

A division of 3D Corporate Solutions, our SC Pet Solutions, LLC plant is located in Ward, SC. We are currently seeking an Control Room Operator with a strong industrial manufacturing background with the below qualifications. The schedule will be C Shift (Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6am-6pm) or D Shift (Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6pm-6am)

Summary

This position is responsible for high level skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to company policies and procedures. The Control Room Operator is responsible for the operation of cookers used for the cooking of raw product and to ensure HACCP and customer specifications are met. A strong mechanical aptitude or technical background is highly desirable.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Turning steam on to the batch/ continuous cookers
• Maintaining the proper amount of product in cooker to meet customer specifications
• Filling cooker with specified amount of grease
• Heat grease to specification
• Loading poultry into cooker once correct temperature has been reached
• Cooking the product until it reaches minimum specks (batch cookers).
• Notifying press operators when product is ready to dump
• Verify area is clear and dump cookers
• Other duties as assigned.
• SCHDEULE: be C Shift (Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6am-6pm) or D Shift (Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6pm-6am)

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other personnel.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must follow all safety requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Hot, humid environment at times, as well as cold, wet conditions for up to 12 hour shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, including lifting at shoulder level or higher.
• Lift and carry up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis, including lifting at shoulder level or above.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Requires climbing, bending, kneeling and the ability to lift 50 pounds

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits

• 80 hours paid time off during the first year of employment, accrued weekly.
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance (effective 1st of the month following 90 days of employment)
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with a 3.5%
• Discount website
• Family/Team Culture

Core Values:

It may be an understatement to say that we work every day to uphold our company’s core values. Because being a servant leader, committed to relationships, pioneering, results driven and tenacious are not just ideals we work towards. We live them. We breathe them. These values are the true essence of how we work and are in every product, service, and opportunity we offer.

1. Servant Leader to All – Humbly listening to and serving our employees, customer, and suppliers
2. Committed to Relationships – Caring about the long-term well-being of our employees, customers, and suppliers
3. Pioneering – Using our industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to connect our stakeholders to innovative solutions
4. Results-Driven – Having an intense desire to go beyond what is expected
5. Tenacious – Persevering in all that we do

Equal Opportunity Employer
SC Pet Food Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.