Bell & Evans Air Chilled

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Equipment Operator 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

Upon completion of training, Team Member will have a thorough understanding of Feathers and Blood Processing Equipment, start-up and shut-down processing procedures using GMP’s for FSMA compliance which results in a safe quality final product of Feather Meal.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following; other duties may be assigned

• Operates a rubber-tired skid-loader safely to stockpile raw feathers and load them into a Spreader Bin, using 3-point skid loader entry/exit stance.
• Maintains skid-loader by checking fluids daily, greasing as directed and cleaning it daily before shift end.
• Follows procedures to pump blood from outside pit to inside holding tank when deliveries arrive, including rinsing of outside blood tank and lid.
• Team Member is on time for assigned shift and organized in the operation of the Continuous Feathers and Blood Processing, and Ring Dryer process.
• Monitors processing pressure and temperature gauges closely to maintain quality final product of Feather Meal with less than 6% moisture content.
• Tests Feather Meal moisture at least once per shift.
• Tightens Hydrolyzer shaft packing as needed to stop leaks.
• Inspects Rotary Finger Picker Screen Discharge Bin frequently for foreign materials (rubber fingers, gloves, etc.) and remove them.
• Empties Quills Barrel in Grinding Room as needed and before the end of each shift.
• Complete Feather Processing Daily Inspection Monitoring Record, Document # 121201.
• Uses trained judgment safely.
• Dry cleans (sweeps) the Grinding Room and hot hi-pressure wash cleans the main processing area and equipment before daily shift end.
• Completes daily Critical Control Point and Control Point Monitoring and completes all required documentation.
• Monitors offal processing operations when Shift Leader loads trucks, inspects WWTP, takes lunch and as directed.
• At shift change, report/ask questions/understand answers, etc.
• Reports equipment failures, foreign matter in raw materials, spills and any other problems or concerns promptly to Shift Leader and, as needed, to the Plant Manager.
• Takes a proactive rule in assuring safe, quality products are produced by immediately addressing any safety or quality concerns.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Leader, Plant Manager or V.P. of Rendering Operations

Competencies 

• Ability to self-supervise and/or work independently, completing assigned tasks daily.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills and English proficiency in order to read, interpret, and document process procedures and daily inspections.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Must complete mandatory training (Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, Forklift (every 3 years), LOTO/PPE/Dust/Hazard Comm./Confined Space, Hearing, Food Safety, and other training as assigned.
• Ability to operate a skid loader.
• Ability to use Hi-Pressure Washer.
• Ability to pass Forklift Certification.
• Ability to self-supervise or work independently.

Education and/or Experience 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands 

• Able to lift to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb 22’ ladder

Work Environment:

• Ability to work within wet, humid, hot and cold conditions and an environment with strong unpleasant odors.

FOOD SAFETY:

Take a proactive role in assuring safe, quality products are produced by immediately addressing any safety or quality concerns and this position serves as the back-up for QA Supervisor position.  

Benefits Package  

- Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage offered  

- PTO days offered  

- 401k Match  

- Life Insurance  

- Competitive pay  

- 7 Paid Holidays off