Process Assistant

The Process Assistant is responsible for day-to-day maintenance throughout the plant, housekeeping in the plant, assist with loading of trucks and railcars, and the removal of lime/limestone waste from the plant to designated dump areas.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day maintenance throughout the plant; Housekeeping in the plant; Assist with loading of trucks and railcars; Remove lime/limestone waste from the plant to designated dump areas; Perform General Plant labor in all operational areas of the plant; Demonstrate a working knowledge of kiln and kiln-related systems; Clean bins, conveyers, spills, material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as assigned; Continuously observe, monitor, and report any condition that could lead to equipment failure or a safety hazard; Operate heavy equipment including vacuum truck, haul truck, bobcat, loader, man lift, forklift, shuttle wagon, and tractor in a safe manner; Assist maintenance in preventative care and minor repairs of equipment used; Assist in kiln outage work, as needed; Learn various entry level positions and cross train in other areas of the plant as needed; Complete equipment and work area inspections; Perform all assigned work adhering to Company and governmental safety rules and regulations and follow company lock out tag out procedures; Report any potential operational or safety problems to management; Comply with all Safe Food Safe Feed Rules and Regulations; Ensure a SQF workplace and follow regulatory compliance with Federal FDA Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Title 21, Part 507); Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs; Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture; Complete periodic SQF training(s); Actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site; All other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Minimum of one (1) year of experience in industrial or manufacturing background; Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills; Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry; Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes, including overtime; Must have a telephone and be open to callouts; Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust; Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, managers, and peers; Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, mechanical drawings, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals; Must be able to access all plant locations and perform the essential job duties, including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, heights of 190 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels; Must perform all tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Nice to have

Previous experience operating heavy equipment; Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer; Knowledge of basic computer skills; Knowledge of MS Office

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; Paid vacation and sick time; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match; Supplemental Contribution based on Years of Service; Educational assistance