1st Shift Plant Production Worker (Truck & Trailer Dumper)

Job Summary

The Production Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Uses high pressure hose to wash parking lot, plant equipment, and surrounding areas of plant including spilled material on lot.
• Unloads raw material. Washes trailers and tankers.
• Required to use standard hand tools (hammer, screw driver, wrenches, etc.) and power tools (drills, impact drivers, saws, etc.)
• Operates company vehicles around plant and property.
• Ensures steady flow of raw material from trailers to dock in safe and efficient manner.
• Checks and reports condition of raw material load and truck interior.
• Performs a variety of general labor tasks including janitorial cleaning and vehicle washing.
• Follows all Company safety procedures, cGMP guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with truck hydraulics and yard jockey a plus.
• Communicates clearly in verbal end written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills, Follows directions.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
• Able to climb high and tolerate heights.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• A CDL "B" license with tanker endorsement is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 80 lbs. with both arms.
• Occasionally push, pull, up to 100 lbs. with both arms.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Continually entering and exiting cab of tractor, front end loader, bobcat and forklift.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a facility which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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