Operator

Oil Mill Operator A

Pay Rate: Mid $22.00 to Max $26.50

Summary: Responsible to supervise and operate, maintain oil mill production process Assists Oil Mill Production supervisor by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage/oversee employees and production per shift.
• Must be able to perform QA testing, adjust based on test results, and run to specifications using proper input of oil stock as directed by the Oil Mill Production Supervisor.
• Understanding and effectively operating all plant operations.
• Performs sanitation in work area and maintains a clean area.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices, SOPs and assists with any other duties as assigned by Oil Mill Operator.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has supervisory responsibilities. Oil Mill Operator A will be responsible for giving leadership and decision making as directed by the Oil Mill Supervisor.

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interruption.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Motivation - Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of tasks, competencies, prerequisites, or goals. Other tasks or goals may be assigned either on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by company officials. Position descriptions, or the employee's job, may be modified or changed by the company at any time. This position description should not be considered to be a contract of employment.

This position is located in a peanut processing facility where constant exposure to peanut dust and particles is unavoidable. Due to the nature of the work environment, we may be unable to provide a reasonable accommodation for individuals with severe peanut allergies.

Additionally, this role requires working at elevated heights, including climbing ladders and platforms up to 60 feet. Individuals with a significant fear of heights or related conditions may find this aspect of the job challenging.

We are committed to engaging in the interactive process to assess each request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

In addition to the duties listed above, the position holder must carry out tasks assigned by their supervisor that are essentially related to their duties.