BULK UNLOADER OPERATOR at Kent Nutrition Group in Richford, Vermont

Job Description:

Looking to join a five-time US Best Managed Company award winner? Blue Seal/Kent Nutrition Group(KNG), a member of the KENT® Corporation family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Bulk Unloader Operator at our Richford, VT plant! KENT offers a competitive wage and an outstanding benefits package including health insurance and a 401K plan. This is a full-time opportunity with a schedule of 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Bulk Unloader Operator is responsible for unloading ingredients in an efficient manner for optimum production. Also responsible for necessary unloading documentation, area conditions, and equipment inspection.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to the immediate supervisor.


• Unload ingredients of high quality, as efficiently and proficiently as possible. Notify Quality Control Supervisor before unloading any ingredients that do not met standards.


• Set up all distributor heads-slides, legs, and conveyors, so that the ingredient will go onto the proper bin with precautions taken to eliminate contamination of other bins.


• Complete ingredient unloading authorization form and have it checked by authorized personnel before starting to unload any item.


• Check car door seals and if they are broken, report it to supervisor. Verify seal number matches seal number on bill of lading prior to unloading.


• Take probe samples in accordance with the quality control procedures before unloading.


• Become familiar with ingredients.


• Check for color, odor, particle size, and contamination.


• Make complete check of cars for possible roof or floor leaks.


• Will use care and safety precautions in handling or using all equipment.


• Will keep Maintenance Supervisor informed of performance of all equipment and will complete maintenance request form on all malfunctioning equipment.


• Will keep area clean and neat at all times.


• Will assist in any area of production as requested by his shift supervisor.


• At shift end, make sure following shift unloader understands unloading status.


• Will clean leg magnets at beginning of each shift.


• Will take a physical inventory of each ingredient bin at the start of each shift.


• Must perform all work in compliance with OSHA standards.


• Other duties as assigned by plant management.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.


• Basic computer knowledge.


• Good communication, verbal, written and math skills.


• Work and cooperate with all fellow employees.


• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s.


• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.


• Knowledge of FSMA.


• Must be able to safely lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to working height, as job requires.


• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures


• Must pass pre-employment drug screen

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

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