Animal Nutrition Plant Operator - Rosser, TX

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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Wilbur-Ellis Feed Facilities are primarily involved in the mixing, processing, and transferring of animal feed, pet food, and cattle feed ingredients.

The primary role of the Plant Operator is to assist in all aspects of plant production, quality control, maintenance, and facility cleanliness. Candidates are well-driven self-starters that have the ability to work with a close-knit team to meet the customer's demand efficiently.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required

• Willingness to operate material handling equipment including a forklift, skid steer, and other equipment as required

• Ability to repetitively lift packages up to 50Lb. (or 110Lb. with a partner) while working in a non-climate-controlled dusty environment

• Good math and organizational skills

• Able to follow written and verbal directions and complete the necessary documentation. The ability to read and write English is required

• Willing to work overtime hours as needed

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Driven; self-motivated

• Customer-focused

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Learn and train all roles required at the plant (mixing, bagging, forklift, container loading, etc.)

• Operate and maintain processing equipment as outlined in SOP's

• Maintain facility cleanliness throughout all operations

• Perform Quality Control while handling products

• Accurately document tasks performed (processing, maintenance, cleaning, etc.)

• Warehousing including receiving, shipping, and organizing

• Follow all safety, regulatory, and administrative policies and procedures

• Able to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook

• Perform any other duties assigned by management professionally and efficiently

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.64 - $23.54/hr. Wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for many benefits, such as vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Nutrition business line can hire in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLCis headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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