MGP Ingredients, Inc. produces flour, starch, protein, alcohol, and feed. The production plant operates 24 hours per day - 7 days per week.Operators handle raw material, process material, dry products and package product for shipment.
Operators are responsible for:
- Operating equipment within established limitations.
- Conducting in-plant testing on production samples to verify product is within established specification.
- Take corrective actions if products are found out of specification.
- Meet sanitation requirements for assigned area.
- Meet lubrication requirements for assigned equipment.
- Have a working knowledge of the MSDS program
Skills
- Ability to operate multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills. Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions. Operators are required to maintain manual and automated records and must be able to communicate over a radio.
- Mathematical skills required.
- Mechanical skills required. Monitor and maintain equipment. Perform routine maintenance as needed. Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
- Knowledge of computers. Ability to enter required data on computers. Ability to operate computer controlled features in the plant.
- Ability to handle hazardous chemicals such as alcohol, caustic, acids, etc.
- Ability to climb and work in high places and/or from ladders, roofs, etc.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and dusty environments
- Ability to work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold, not only due to weather, but also due to plant processes
- Ability to obtain and maintain current license for trucks, bobcats and forklifts