Production Operator

Job Description

DaPro, a poultry by-product rendering facility located in Huron, SD is accepting applications for open night shift positions.

Production Operator

Starting $18.00/hr

No experience necessary

Excellent benefits package that includes but not limited to; health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401k with company match, 3 weeks PTO, $1/hr night shift differential.

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug test required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.

Experience:

Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

Essential Job Duties:

Meat Line Operator

• Climb stairs to monitor equipment operation and product flow.

• Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs.

• Ability to withstand high temperatures in the work environment.

• Document required information per quality policies.

Feather Line Operator

• Use shovel/pitchfork to physically remove product from under conveyor or cooker shoot.

• Manually open and close valves using crank system.

• Scoop product out of collection cart into production line.

• Remove bag of debris from trash can.

• Document required information per quality policies.

Shag Truck Operator

• Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility.

• Use crank system to secure trailers.

• Read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure.

• Use and maneuver hose to load unload trailers.

• Climb ladder to open/close door on tanker.

• Scoop excess product off ground into bin.

• Use chain pulley system to open/close overhead doors.

• Document required information per quality policies.

Control Room Operator

• Read and operate electronic monitoring system.

• Manually open and close valves using crank system.

• Climb stairs to monitor equipment operation and product flow.

• Push/pull slide gates to open/close doors.

• Document required information per quality policies.

Load Out Operator

• Climb stairs to monitor equipment operation and product flow.

• Lift and reach sample bin over trailers to collect samples.

• Push/pull/maneuver utensil to level out product in trailers.

• Scoop excess product off ground into bin.

• Use chain pulley system to open/close overhead doors.

• Operate motor vehicle to offsite location.

• Document required information per quality policies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace.

• Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.

• Ability to prepare and operate all machinery.

• General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.

• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.

• Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.

• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.

• Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift.

• Ability to work varying work schedules.

• Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to perform basic math skills.

• Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.

• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.

• Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.

• Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.

• Ability to cooperate with all staff.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.

• Ability to assist in all work areas.

• Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate: 8-9 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key: Rare = 0% - 5%

Occasional = 6% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N/A = Not Applicable

Standing Continuous

Sitting Occasional

Walking Continuous

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder Frequent

Climbing Stairs Frequent

Climbing Ladders Occasional

Working on Heights:

Unprotected heights Occasional

Protected heights Frequent

Lifting:

Lifting weights from 1 to 10lbs. Rare

Lifting weights from 11 to 20 lbs. Occasional

Lifting weights from 21 to 30 lbs. Frequent

Lifting weights from 31 to 40 lbs. Occasional

Lifting weights from 41 to 50 lbs. Occasional

Push/Pull/Maneuver:

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 1 to 10lbs. Rare

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 11 to 20 lbs. Occasional

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 21 to 30 lbs. Frequent

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 31 to 40 lbs. Occasional

Push/pull/maneuver weights from 41 to 50 lbs. Occasional

Working with/or operating moving machinery/equipment Continuous

Operating a motor vehicle as part of [Shag Truck Operator] Continuous

Operating a motor vehicle as part of [Load Out Operator] Occasional

Operating a motor vehicle as part of [All other positions] Rare

Read/monitor gauges on various equipment/machinery Continuous

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (cont.):

Recording data Frequent

Operating office equipment Rare

Operating computer Rare

Foot movements to operate foot controls [Shag Truck Operator] Continuous

Foot movements to operate foot controls [Load Out Operator] Occasional

Foot movements to operate foot controls [All other positions] Rare

Good vision, corrected to normal; or ability to access

required information and to perform job duties Yes

Color definition Yes

Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate

and/or understand required information and to perform

job duties Yes

Mobility:

(Ability to be Mobile throughout required work areas)

Office Rare

Multiple Locations [Shag Truck Operator] Rare

Multiple Locations [Load Out Operator] Occasional

Multiple Locations [All other positions] Rare

Plant Continuous

Equipment/maintenance or repair area Continuous

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and learn equipment/machinery operation as required by job description. Employee will frequently use the following abilities: learning new equipment; calculating; analyzing numbers and situations; reading, speaking, and writing; comprehending complex information; problem solving; and communication skills. Employee must be able to follow established procedures using common sense and logical thinking in accomplishing job duties. In addition, employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods. Normally, employee will be responsible for materials, company property and work that he/she has completed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

General manufacturing working conditions exist. Exposures include, but are not limited to chemicals, odor, caustics, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, high noise levels, dust, moving equipment/machinery and extended work hours. Will be required to stand for an extended period of time on concrete floors. Will be exposed to chemicals used during production and cleanup.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.

Experience:

Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

“Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”