ESSEN-Shared-Harlan IA, USA
37 days ago
Essentia Shag Truck/Facilities Technician - 3rd Shift - Harlan

Starting wage $21.00/hr

$2/hr shift differential

Medical, dental and vision eligibility first of the month following date of hire

15 days of PTO your first year, prorated based on hire date

401K with employer match

Paid holidays

To operate the shag truck and assist with the loading, unloading, and delivery of product within the plant.  This position will also provide support to the maintenance team and assist with preventive maintenance programs and other facilities projects as necessary.

Operate the shag truck in accordance with established procedures including the following:

Operate the shag truck in accordance with established procedures including the following:
o    Check engine oil and fuel up truck at set intervals
o    Check and maintain fuel in trailer refers 
o    Move trailers around lot 
o    Weigh trailers as directed 
o    Unload product being hauled when needed 
o    Perform trailer wash out when needed 
o    Maintain cleanliness of raw receiving area (washing floors, walls, equipment, etc.)
o    Assure proper unrestricted traffic flow around the plant

Operate pallet jack and forklift.

Maintain a clean work area including proper care and storage of tools/equipment.

Perform preventive and light maintenance of equipment.

Assist with facilities maintenance projects as needed.

Follow all safety protocols.

Load tanker trailers.

Dump inedible combos into scrap trailer.

Mowing, weed eating, weed spraying.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.

Ability to prepare and operate all machinery necessary to perform duties.

General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.

Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures.

Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.

Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.

Ability to work varying work schedules.

Ability to communicate in oral and written form.

Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform basic math skills.

Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.

Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.

Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.

Ability to cooperate with all team members.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.

Ability to assist in all work areas.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:       8-9 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:              Occasional         =       0% - 33%

                      Frequent             =       34% - 66%

                      Continuous        =       67% - 100%

                      N/A                      =       Not Applicable

Standing                                                                                                                             Continuous

Sitting                                                                                                                                  Occasional

Walking                                                                                                                               Frequent

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping                                                                        Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder                                                                                                Frequent

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)                                                                                        Frequent

Confined Spaces                                                                                                               Occasional

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights                                                                                                        Occasional

Protected Heights                                                                                                             Occasional

Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level                                                            Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level                                                             Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level                                                      Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

        Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force.                                                                     Frequent

Working with/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment                                      Continuous

Operating a Motor Vehicle (as a part of your job)                                                      Continuous

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery                                        Continuous

Hand Movements:

Recording Data                                                                                                                 Frequent

Operating Office Equipment                                                                                           Occasional

Operating Computer                                                                                                        Occasional

Simple Grasping (right and left)                                                                                    Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) up to 80 lbs of force                                                    Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left)                                                                                  Occasional

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls                                                                 Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

        Required Information and to Perform Job Duties                                               Yes

Color Definition                                                                                                                 Yes

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

        and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform

        Job Duties                                                                                                                  Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas                                               Continuous

Office                                                                                                                                  Occasional

Multiple Locations                                                                                                            Occasional

Plant                                                                                                                                    Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area                                                                      Continuous

Rough Terrain                                                                                                                    Occasional

Other                                                                                                                                   N/A

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and learn equipment/machinery operation as required by job description.  Employee will frequently use the following abilities: learning new equipment; calculating; analyzing numbers and situations; reading, speaking and writing; comprehending complex information; problem solving; and communication skills.  Employee must be able to follow established procedures using common sense and logical thinking in accomplishing job duties.  In addition, employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods.  Normally, employee will be responsible for materials, company property and work that he/she has completed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

General manufacturing working conditions exist. Exposures include but are not limited to chemicals, odor, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, high noise level, dust, moving equipment/machinery and extended work hours.  Occasional outside work. Will be required to stand for extended periods of time on concrete floors.  Will be exposed to chemicals used during production and cleanup.

TRAINING:

Safety:                                                Safety:                                             Other:

Ergonomics                                       Hazard Communication                GMPs

Bloodborne Pathogens                    Hearing Protection                         Employee Handbook

Confined Spaces                               Lock Out/Tag Out                          On the Job Training

Electrical Safety                                Personal Protective Equipment    Respectful Work

Emergency Preparedness                Walking & Working Surfaces        Environment

Fire Prevention & Protection                                                                         

Forklift Safety                                                                                         

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED certificate required

Experience:

Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

CDL Class A License preferred.

“Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job, but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”

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