Dairy Processing Equipment Operator jobs in North Dakota

Bean Receiver Elevator Operator – Spiritwood, ND

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Position will work a primarily day schedule Mon-Fri with the potential for overtime or adjusted schedules during busy times or when required by the business (ie. during harvest).

Job Summary:

The Elevator operator monitors, adjusts, and controls receiving and load out equipment within the elevator and loadout facility. The operator controls the equipment from the control room and field using computers, tablets, and field adjustments. The operator makes adjustments necessary to insure both the quality and the quantity of the products are within specified limits. The operator is responsible for proper documentation and communicates important information to the production leadership. The operator maintains the Master Sanitation Scheduled in assigned area and cleans process spills as they occur.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors safety interlocks and alarms such as dust collectors and equipment jams and ensures that all dust collection systems and their alarms are working correctly, and if not, reports problems immediately to the appropriate individuals.
• Understands lockout/tagout/tryout procedures and confined space procedures, and monitors compliance regularly, reporting safety discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintains the bean receiving control room, MCC area, driveway, silo pits, canals and bean receiving pits in an orderly and clean condition.
• Works closely with non-employees, maintaining effective communications and presenting a positive company image.
• Reports recurrent problems or circumstances that affect area GMP’s as required.
• Understands the entire rail/truck bean receiving system, including the pit areas, conveyors, silo equipment, and alarms.
• Monitors the silo inventory, direct bean/meal/pellet movement from silos and keeps accurate records of bean/meal/pellet shipment receipts.
• Conducts weekly visual inspections of the Haz-mon systems in truck and rail area.
• Off loads bean trains.
• Obtains maintenance support to correct departmental problems by requesting a work order through the supervisor.
• Provides training to and instructs other employees in following established job procedures and departmental guidelines.
• May conduct preventative maintenance duties on equipment, such as periodic inspections, as assigned.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with fellow employees and the public.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Assists in keeping the department in tour ready condition.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must Successfully complete all ADM Safety Certification requirements
• Experience/familiarity with computers/electronics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good organizational and communication skills, and must be self-motivated
• Ability to work well with others and with little supervision – (Required)
• Ability to team build, train, and work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
• Housekeeping and sanitation skills (MSS)
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills

Working Conditions:

• Working with potentially hazardous materials
• Indoor and outdoor
• Climbing stairs frequently
• Lifting

Benefit Overview:

• Health, dental and vision insurance; multiple plan options available!!
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Health Savings Account Program
• Health Advocacy Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person