Processing Plant Technician - Crisco - Cincinnati

Process Operator - Crisco, Cincinnati

Work in the Process Department operating the Deodorizer or Refinery systems to produce Crisco vegetable oil and shortening. This role is currently an 8-hour shift on 2nd, 3rd (non-rotating) and potential schedule change to 12-hour shift. Entry pay is $27.55/hr., advancement potential within 12-18 months to $37.68/hr., plus shift differential. Once fully qualified, employee would earn $40.78/hr. plus $2.00 premium.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures, and rates of flow for upward or downward trends
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthy manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flow to work and assist fellow employees as needed.
• Loading and unloading trucks/railcars
• Perform analytical testing with lab instruments
• Performing required preventative maintenance and assist in the troubleshooting of potential issue

Qualifications

• 3+ years related manufacturing experience or equivalent technical/vocational experience preferred.
• Selected individuals must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and responsible, and work well within a team environment.
• Use of computers and PLCs in a food processing manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience working with processing equipment is preferred.
• Must pass Math aptitude and become qualified as a mechanic or E&I

Education and/or Experience

• High-school degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree a plus.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOPs, process flow diagrams, safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at a minimum of 50% of the time.
• The employees must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to work in a cold and hot environment.
• The employee must be able to work around heights.
• The employee must be able to pass colorblind test.
• The employee must be able to pass respirator testing requirement.

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