Fishmeal Operator I-DH

Role and Responsibilities:

This position is primarily responsible for the monitoring of fish meal plant operations and recording necessary data. Ensure compliance of all State, Federal and WSI regulations/policies pertaining to operation, quality control and safety.

Specific duties include:

· Responsible for monitoring the control board (cooking and drying temperatures, processing tank levels and temperature, speeds, amp meters and pressure gauges) and to record those values hourly for future references.

· Take hourly fish meal sample to perform moisture test and record the results onto the daily shift form.

· Responsible to make necessary adjustments to ensure good product quality.

· Responsible for start up / shut down in coordination with another control board operator. Specific duties include: open/close manual valves from processing tanks, cooker, decanters).

· Clear verbal and written communication of all actions taken during the shift for the next crew that takes over.

· Responsible to inform management or supervisor before any atypical adjustments are made on machinery.

· Responsible for periodic checks on cooker, including discharge side of the screw press and sight glass, to ensure the right temperature and proper completion of cook.

· Responsible to open and clean centrifuges (fish oil separator) during regular clean ups.

· Responsible to monitor Critical control points and record product temperatures, operation of the cooler and shaker screens (to ensure proper separation), and sanitation on the HAACP every 2 hours.

· Responsible to physically check levels, pressures, temperatures from secondary gauges that are located on each of the units.

· Responsible for daily greasing the center bushings and bearings on all machinery. Weekly greasing of all machinery, and record on respective lubrication form. Check gear oil levels on all equipment and record.

· Clean and sanitize wet side floor two times per day.

· Rinse screw press two times daily (10pm-11pm and 4am-5am), applies to night shift.

· Replace foot solution in foot baths, once per shift, and ensure 220 PPM sanitizer is always present.

· Ensure doors are always closed. Be aware of surroundings and report unauthorized visitors to security or management.

· Every 2 hours check hand sanitizers are working correctly and record for HAACP.

· Responsible to clean the cooker, screw press, decanters, screw conveyors, processing tanks and disinfect the floor at the completion of clean up.

· Responsible to check all steps of the HAACP process and to make corrective action if needed.

· Responsible to clearly record in writing what has been done to machines, processing tanks, screw conveyors and pipe lines after regular clean ups.

· Check chlorinator and coordinate with QC.

· Assure correct coding on meal bags.

· Responsible to replace bone meal bags when filled and place correct information on labels and forms.

· Allows follow proper safety procedures, including lock out / tag out. Must be able to identify, correct and report safety hazards.

· Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The employee is regularly required to hear, see and talk.

· The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and reach with arms and hands.

· The employee must frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds.

· Employee is exposed to airborne particles, fumes and water spray. The employee works closely in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, machines and equipment.

· The noise level in the work environment of the plant requires hearing protection and/or personal safety equipment, including eye protection.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Must have a strong awareness of surroundings.

· Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with the use of basic hand tools.

· Personal tools are required.

· Pleasant and professional manner in dealing with co-workers, supervisors, employees, outside agencies, and vendors.

· Prompt arrival and attendance. Must be able to function as part of a team with co-workers, supervisors and other departments.

· Ability to communicate in the English language, comprehending, speaking, reading and writing in English. Handwriting must be legible and neat.

· Ability to follow instructions.

Additional Notes

WSI has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol.

A Background check is performed on all new hires and re-hires.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

First ninety (90) days of employment is considered Probationary.

Must be proficient in the ability to understand, speak, write and read the English language.

Must be able to reside and work in a Multi-Cultural Environment being able to get along with people from many various backgrounds.