Production Worker (Refinery) - Valdosta, GA
This is a full-time, hourly position

Job Summary/Scope 
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The Production Worker position is the next level position above Utility within the Refinery.  Responsibilities include supplying materials to the production area, general housekeeping, receiving and maintaining materials for inventory, and assist operators in various production areas as needed. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Adhere and enforce all personnel safety, food safety, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and programs that are applicable to the position.Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Rotating shift positionMust maintain qualifications to assume duties and responsibilities of the Utility positionIndustrial forklift/truck operationsAssist with rail car movements as a Ground Man as governed by the Rail Safety Program.Receive and unload incoming bulk and non-bulk ingredients and suppliesMaintain product rotation of non-bulk ingredients in accordance to FIFO standardsOperate a tape measure with a ball float for inventory purposes.Obtain production samples from various sources for quality and environmental purposes.Operate and maintain wastewater unit operation and all feed sources to unit operation for acceptable discharge within operating permits.Able to temporarily step up to an Operator III position when needed to fulfill responsibilities as designated by supervision. The employee must be approved by management and have met the qualifications of the Operator III in order to be temporarily assigned this responsibility level.The Operator II responsibilities
Include those of the PW and Operator III positions in addition to operation of all refinery unit operations.  This position also has more critical quality control responsibilities.Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.Rotating shift positionMaintain housekeeping of assigned work areasSupply materials to the production areasComplete paperwork, inventory tracking/countingMust maintain qualifications to assume duties and responsibilities of an Operator IIIOperate and troubleshoot soy refiningOperate and troubleshoot soy bleachingOperate and troubleshoot cotton bleachingConduct production changesAble to temporarily step up to an Operator I position when needed to fulfill responsibilities in the refinery loadout department.CompetenciesMust be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic.Must be able to write clearlyMust be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner. RequirementsMinimum of high school diploma or GED requiredExperience in food preparation or industrial setting preferredPosition requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of “point and click” programs.Forklift/Industrial Truck certification requiredPhysical and Mental RequirementsTroubleshoot equipment failuresAbility to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job dutiesMust be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedlyMust be able to wear a respiratorMust be capable of bending, kneeling, working in confined spaces and from heights

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REF: 91846BR