Operations Technician

Responsibilities

The process technician controls equipment systems that process chemical substances into specified products.

• Ensure plant equipment is properly lined up, controlled, and monitored for safe and efficient operations
• Responsible for the operation of the production units, boilers and cooling towers, waste treatment unit, and product loading. 
• Perform minor maintenance and laboratory work
• Perform equipment cleaning
• Initiate work permits to ensure safety/efficiency of plant equipment
• Active participation and compliance with site Total Safety Process
• Understand and comply with good manufacturing practices to support quality and safety of animal feed (as part of FAMI-QS) and overall product quality (as part of ISO 9001).
• Must be able to work in an industrial environment, which includes lifting 50 lbs., climbing to heights, work in confined spaces, and passing a physical/respirator fit test
• Ability to serve on emergency response team/fire brigade
• Ability to learn and qualify in multiple unit processes
• Flexibility to work rotating 12 hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and call-outs

Qualifications