Plant Operator

divh2Plant Operator/h2pThe plant operator is expected to work a 40-hour work week and occasional overtime. This is a second shift position operating from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday through Friday./ppCompensation: $23.00 - $36.00 per hour + $2.25/hour shift premium/ppThe base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation./ppBenefits: Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more./pulli$4,000 Sign-on bonus/lili100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance Family + Single Coverage, No Monthly Premiums/liliHealth and Wellness Incentives/liliPaid Vacations and Holidays/lili401(k) and Profit-Sharing employees are eligible for up to 15% profit sharing contribution, based on total gross compensation/liliShort-Term Disability and Life Insurance/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/liliTuition Reimbursement/li/ulpOur Culture of Care Zinpro/ppPosition Summary/ppReporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Plant Operator is a key contributor to Zinpros success by manufacturing the organizations products according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards. Work will center around performing routine tasks and responsibilities involving the operation, maintenance/repair, and management of Zinpro plant equipment or other tasks under close supervision. Working both independently and collaboratively with team members and management, the Plant Operator has an active role in improving, operating, and maintaining all processes associated with the plant. Success in this position requires the ability to work with complex machinery and perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in a Zinpro manufacturing plant./ppEssential Functions/pulliControls, operates, and maintains the production machinery that blends, mixes, processes, dries, fills, and packages Zinpro Specialty Products/liliOversee machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards/liliStock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as bags/liliDrives changes in safety, working conditions, and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work team/liliPerforms all tasks in compliance with company policies, procedures, work instructions, and training/liliPerforms preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities on production equipment/liliHandles, lifts, and transports product and operates miscellaneous equipment/liliPerforms shipping, receiving, and other warehousing tasks/liliEnsures nonconforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products are properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned/liliProactively identifies and participates in implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product/liliReceives work direction/work orders from management and satisfactorily completes job assignments/liliMust maintain area around/li/ulpQualifications/ppMinimum Required:/pulliMinimum 1 year of experience in a production environment/liliMechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting/liliBasic computer skills (PC) and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel/liliAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals/liliAbility to effectively communicate with coworkers and management/li/ulpPreferred:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent/liliPost-secondary education/lili3 plus years experience in a related production environment or industry such as chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, or dairy manufacturing/liliDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance-related tasks/liliBoiler operation experience/liliExperience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/li/ulpWork Environment and Physical Requirements/pulliWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near guarded moving mechanical equipment and may handle toxic or hazardous chemicals/liliThe employee is frequently exposed to heights, confined spaces, and hot and cold conditions/liliThe noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud/li/ululliWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl/liliThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds/liliWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/li/ulpAbout Zinpro/ppAt Zinpro, advancing health and wellbeing for animals and people is at the heart of everything we do. A pioneer in performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions, Zinpro partners with customers worldwide to unlock better animal performance through smarter, science-led nutrition./ppFamily-owned and privately held, our steady growth is fueled by a world-class team who manufactures high-quality products marketed in more than 70 countries. As a global leader in animal nutrition, were committed to developing more sustainable practices./ppWorking at Zinpro means making a positive difference alongside bright, passionate people in a culture recognized as a Great Place to Work. Employees gain broad experience in a growing organization known for its commitment to people, customers and our communities. Here, we value diverse perspectives as we build equitable and inclusive teams./ppZinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability./p/div