Join the Company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken...Bell and Evans! Job Summary: Upon completion of training, Team Member will have a thorough understanding of Feathers and Blood Processing Equipment, start-up and shut-down processing procedures using GMP's for FSMA compliance which results in a safe quality final product of Feather Meal. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following; other duties may be assigned
- Operates a rubber-tired skid-loader safely to stockpile raw feathers and load them into a Spreader Bin, using 3-point skid loader entry/exit stance.
- Maintains skid-loader by checking fluids daily, greasing as directed and cleaning it daily before shift end.
- Follows procedures to pump blood from outside pit to inside holding tank when deliveries arrive, including rinsing of outside blood tank and lid.
- Team Member is on time for assigned shift and organized in the operation of the Continuous Feathers and Blood Processing, and Ring Dryer process.
- Monitors processing pressure and temperature gauges closely to maintain quality final product of Feather Meal with less than 6% moisture content.
- Tests Feather Meal moisture at least once per shift.
- Tightens Hydrolyzer shaft packing as needed to stop leaks.
- Inspects Rotary Finger Picker Screen Discharge Bin frequently for foreign materials (rubber fingers, gloves, etc.) and remove them.
- Empties Quills Barrel in Grinding Room as needed and before the end of each shift.
- Complete Feather Processing Daily Inspection Monitoring Record, Document # 121201.
- Uses trained judgment safely.
- Dry cleans (sweeps) the Grinding Room and hot hi-pressure wash cleans the main processing area and equipment before daily shift end.
- Completes daily Critical Control Point and Control Point Monitoring and completes all required documentation.
- Monitors offal processing operations when Shift Leader loads trucks, inspects WWTP, takes lunch and as directed.
- At shift change, report/ask questions/understand answers, etc.
- Reports equipment failures, foreign matter in raw materials, spills and any other problems or concerns promptly to Shift Leader and, as needed, to the Plant Manager.
- Takes a proactive rule in assuring safe, quality products are produced by immediately addressing any safety or quality concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by Team Leader, Plant Manager or V.P. of Rendering Operations
Competencies Ability to self-supervise and/or work independently, completing assigned tasks daily. Qualifications and Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills and English proficiency in order to read, interpret, and document process procedures and daily inspections.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Must complete mandatory training (Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, Forklift (every 3 years), LOTO/PPE/Dust/Hazard Comm./Confined Space, Hearing, Food Safety, and other training as assigned.
- Ability to operate a skid loader.
- Ability to use Hi-Pressure Washer.
- Ability to pass Forklift Certification.
- Ability to self-supervise or work independently.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.