Nutrition Plant Operator Livestock - Buhl, ID - Wilbur-Ellis Company : Job Details

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Do you have experience in plant/facility production, quality control, maintenance, and warehouse experience?Are you willing to operate material handling equipment, including a forklift, skid steer, and other equipment?Are youself-motivated and customer-focused?If so, we'd like to hear from you!General Purpose and Scope of Position: The primary role of the plant operator is to assist in producing aquaculture feed products and in quality control, maintenance, and facility cleanliness in daily activities. The roles of the Plant Operator vary based on experience and expertise. This role may include operating equipment such as an extruder, grinder, mixer, pellet machine, or working in the warehouse. These roles also include packaging, filling, assisting in the formulation, or housekeeping. Candidates are well-driven self-starters who can work with a close-knit team to meet customers' demands efficiently. Key Skills and Abilities Include: Must be at least 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience requiredWillingness to operate material handling equipment, including forklift and other equipment, as requiredMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsManual dexterity requires being on your feet for long periods and working in a production environment.Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete the necessary documentation. Ability to read and write English is required.Willing to work overtime hours as needed Key Personal Attributes Include:Driven; self-motivatedCustomer-focusedTeam playerStrong sense of integrity and accountabilityGreat Attendance Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include: Work production line according to production scheduled production jobInspect all materials for cleanliness and integrity. Report any issues before processingDocumentation as required in all aspects of job dutiesLearn and train all the roles needed at the plant (mixing, bagging, forklift, container loading, etc.)Operate processing equipment as outlined in SOP'sMaintain facility cleanliness throughout all operationsPerform Quality Control while handling productsAccurately document tasks performed (processing, maintenance, cleaning, etc.)Responsible for reporting safety/food safety problems to management, up to and including stopping a production lineMaintain all current training.Comply with all Food Safety Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, FDA and OSHA guidelines, and Federal and State workplace laws.Able to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlookPerform other duties assigned by management professionally and efficiently. Compensation and Benefits: In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $15.96 - $21.28/hr. Wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.This position is eligible for many benefits, such as vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: Nutrition business line can hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states: AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WYPlease note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.Follow our career social media accounts! 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