Nutrient Manufacturing Associate

::: {dir="ltr"} This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. Swing Shift 3:00pm- 11:30pm (Mon -Fri) w/some weekends The Nutrient Manufacturing Associate is responsible for operating equipment and performing tasks that support the various business needs in manufacturing. This may vary and includes (but is not limited to) coating, Roller Compaction, blending, milling, pressing and the cleaning of various manufacturing equipment - as well as weekly majors. ESSENTIALS ELEMENTS: - Minimum of 6 months manufacturing experience preferred. - Identifies and check materials to be used in the production. - Verifies that the correct materials and the correct lots are being pulled. - Weighs all material needed, checking all materials and weights. Completes paperwork. - Operates equipment to move materials. - Loads mixer and blends material for required amount of time. - Empties mixture into proper container. - Weighs completed formulas to accurate measures. - Operates drying equipment as per established procedures. - Operate forklift (mount and dismount) and operate electric power jack. - Advances paperwork to its proper place. - Must be able to identify all material used. - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs of raw material. - Must be able to push cones of raw materials over 330 lbs - Must be able to stand long periods of time. - Must be able to read and write English. - Consistently promotes and maintains a harmonious/productive team effort. - Contributes to the department team effort by helping the team achieve the results needed. - Requires medium to heavy work, including continuous physical exertion such as frequent bending, lifting or climbing up ladders and stairs. - Reports to work on a daily basis to meet customer and production goals, as well as, comply with company attendance policy. SECONDARY ELEMENTS: - Perform other related duties as assigned. - Assists in other departments as needed and works closely with all other departments. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : - HS Diploma/GED or 5 years work equivalent experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend and stoop; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and/or move/push product on wheels over 330 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The salary range for this position is $40,000.00 - $66,000.00 :::