Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work day or nights, 8-hour shifts schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred. Experience: Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred. **JOB DUTIES:** + Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor as follows: + Nano-filtration, UV or dryer operation (Job dependent) + Monitor and document product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings + Connect pipes and hoses + Adjust valves and operate pumps + Clean dryer spray nozzles and tips + Monitor gauges, take solids readings and clean outside of all equipment using chemicals (caustics, acids, and hot water) + Monitor equipment to ensure proper function and operation + Must know type of product, source, and all handling procedures involved in each processing procedure + Full understanding of product flow + Process plasma in nano-filtration room, connect pipes, operate electrical pumps and clean equipment + Assist with the change out of membranes as needed + Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility + Maintain general housekeeping of production areas + Ensure all charts are charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations + Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely + Operate pallet jack and forklift + Proficient computer skills + CIP silos and equipment + Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies. + Sample product in according and adherence to all SOPs, procedures and quality requirements, document, and report raw material that is out of specification. + Performs elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout plant as instructed by supervision. + Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement + Anticipate problems and implement solutions + Demonstrate good judgement in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information. + Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives. + Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers + Assists maintenance with repairing/replacing motors and pumps throughout the plant **JOB REQUIREMENTS:** + Ability to prepare and operate all machinery associated with job tasks + 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 learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices. + Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines. + Must be able to read, write and speak in English to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with fellow employees. + Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written. + Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack. + Ability to perform basic math skills. + Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas. + Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods. + Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality. + Ability to cooperate with all staff. + Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary. + Ability to assist in all work areas. + Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done. + Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of APC + Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others + Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned + Able and willing to perform task and duties independently + Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic + Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements. **BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Approximate: 8 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) - N/A Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Occasional **Hand Movements:** Recording Data - Frequent Operating Office Equipment - N/A Operating Computer - N/A 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 - N/A 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 - Yes Office - Occasional Multiple Locations - Occasional Plant - Continuous Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Continuous Rough Terrain - Occasional Other - N/A **APC Participates in E-Verify** \#SAPC