Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Varying levels of positions may include the following tasks:

• Operating mechanized equipment safely, efficiently, and within specifications. Troubleshooting, inspecting, and fixing issues that arise with equipment as applicable. Identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Monitoring the operation from the control room on computers, if applicable
• Sampling and testing products
• Preparing railcars and trucks; loading and unloading trucks, railcars and bags, as necessary
• Packing, inspecting, and dumping bags, totes, sacks or drums
• Filling tanks or transferring product as necessary
• Performing tasks of varying physical demand such as moving hoses and cleaning equipment
• Maintaining inventory
• Handling movement of and working with chemicals as appropriate
• Performing other duties as required
• Continuous learning of other job duties and/or positions as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in potentially loud and in strong odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions
• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull, enter tanks, and wear harness

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to complete pre-employment assessments as required
• Must be able to pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Read, write and speak English
• Able to safely perform duties of the job as required
• Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills to share information, data, and ideas with peers and leaders
• Demonstrate good decision-making ability and communication skills
• Computer literate and SAP experience a plus
• Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus
• Forklift experience, a plus or ability to get forklift certification, required