Utility Operator - 3rd Shift

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* Competitive compensation and rewards


* Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family


* Powerful savings programs


* Training and career progression

Utility Operator - 3rd Shift

SHIFT: 3rd Shift - 10:30pm - 7:00am, Monday through Friday

PAY: $26.06 per hour plus $1.00 per hour Shift Differential (after one year of employment can move up to $27.06 per hour)

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States.

Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

The Production Operator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including: Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards •Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods •Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products •Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis and examines production materials for processing.

Operates all equipment and processes.

Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots processing problems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* Basic computer skills


* 6 plus months of solid work experience in any industry


* Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and direction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


* Age: 18 years or older


* Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.


* Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


* Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception


* Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision


* Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes


* Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.


* Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to u...