Night Shift Plant Operator

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Belstra Milling Co

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

De Motte, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate automation systems to manufacture livestock feed in compliance with quality assurance and safety standards. Perform equipment maintenance, inventory tracking, and material handling using forklifts and semi-trucks.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and possess strong communication skills, mathematical competency, and troubleshooting abilities. While previous manufacturing experience is preferred, it is not required, as the company is willing to train for forklift and semi-truck operation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Operation monitoring

Manufacturing

Inventory management system

Forklift operation

Preventative maintenance

Equipment inspection

Job Description

Description

Belstra Milling Co. is a family-owned agricultural business based in Demotte, IN. We are searching for an individual to work in our Feed Manufacturing department at our DeMotte location. Belstra thrives on making quality feed for livestock producers of all sizes. We are committed to our core values of Integrity, Quality, and Service, and are looking for individuals who strive for the same values and desires. As a proud certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility, our manufacturing and quality assurance processes and standards exceed current industry regulations. In addition, this position must work in compliance with all the company policies, local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

  • Operate multiple automation systems that control manufacturing and batching equipment
  • Manufacture feed in accordance with quality assurance policies, SOPs, and current GMPs
  • Weigh and set up various small quantities of feed ingredients
  • Fill micro-bins with ingredients and accurately record inventory amounts
  • Operate an inventory management system to better track ingredient usage
  • Dump totes and bags into the mixer, depackaging pits or receiving pits
  • Load and unload ingredients from hopper bottom trailers as needed
  • Operate forklift and semi-truck in the yard (willing to train and does not require CDL)
  • Complete appropriate paperwork and reports accurately and timely
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Perform inspections on equipment such as forklifts and spot truck
  • Perform routine housekeeping
  • Capable of completing tasks correctly while focusing on quality, service, and safety

Requirements

Skills and Requirements (included but not limited to):

  • Operation monitoring
  • Strong communication skills
  • Mathematical competency / Reading comprehension
  • Troubleshooting
  • Critical thinking

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to regularly lift 60 pounds
  • Ability to walk, kneel, bend, climb, etc.
  • Climb ladders and stairs and work at heights with good body balance
  • Work near moving mechanical parts and a fast-paced production environment
  • Ability to work in a dusty, cold, hot, humid environment and withstand exposure to seasonal weather conditions

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

Schedule:

  • Sunday Night - Thursday Night
  • 8 pm - 5 am

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Belstra Milling Co

Who we are: Belstra Milling is a family-owned regional independent feed manufacturing company located in the northwest Indiana town of Demotte. Albert "Bud"​ Belstra established the company in 1954. What we do: Our main business is manufacturing feed for livestock; mostly swine and dairy. During the 1990's, a relationship with Pig Improvement Company (PIC), a swine genetics company, grew such that today, we think of ourselves as a "supplier of genetics"​. Not only do we represent PIC but we work with producers to help them maximize their operations through knowledge gained on the farms we manage.
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