JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Works under limited supervision and according to established federal & state regulations and Company prescribed work procedures and safety policies; Operates plant/packaging equipment and forklift; Performs other duties related to loading and shipping to accomplish a safe and efficient operation; Maintains good housekeeping practices; Performs any other duties as assigned.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Promote a culture of excellence through fully implementing all QEHS programs, demonstrating personal ownership and accountability, and supporting continuous improvement programs.
• Must be able to operate all packaging equipment/systems, including Densifier and Stretch Wrapper, Pellet Mill, HVDT, and bulk railcar loading.
• Re-runs bulk bag material through rerun hoppers.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of load patterns and be able to set up and load bulk rail cars and trucks (pellets and powder) as needed.
• Ensures bulk trucks and bulk railcars are loaded properly, safely, and documented correctly.
• Ability to identify breakdown and equipment issues and convey these problems in a clear manner to the maintenance team. 
• Operates forklifts, street sweeper, track mobile, loader, skidsteer, man-lifts, and snowplow as needed.
• Obtain and analyze mill samples and final product samples by following laboratory test procedures and LSTMs (i.e. sedigraph, screen, Hegman bar, Zeta meter, etc.
• Understands quality, role impacts, business goals, and customer requirements.
• Accurately completes all necessary work-place exams and documentation as required.
• May be required to instruct or assist in the instruction or training of others; take additional training as necessary; and/or assist with the installation, relocation and testing of equipment.
• Performs general cleanup throughout the plant and the surrounding property.
• Perform other duties and functions as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent

• 1+ years experience preferred in industrial/manufacturing environment. Experience in operating forklift and/or milling equipment preferred.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and listening comprehension.
• Communicate in a reasonable, logical, adult-to-adult manner.
• Possesses a general working knowledge of computer operation and demonstrates ability to perform basic computer functions. 
• Assist others with their tasks, accept coaching and decisions, and understand team goals.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• First aid, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED).

SPECIFIC ASPECTS

• Occasional climbing of ladders and stairs. 
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time. 
• Exposure to weather elements.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb.