Location: Volga,SD, USA
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek Manufacturing is a manufacturing company based in Volga South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high-quality feed ingredients. Using patent-pending technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading soybean meal to high-quality ingredients used in aquaculture and other animal feeds.
POSITION SUMMARY
Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented full-time Production Technician in a growing, fast-paced, product development-focused environment. This position offers the employee a unique opportunity to operate in both a laboratory and plant environment. This position works on a revolving 12-hour schedule, during the night shift.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Ensure raw materials and product are stored properly
* Operate production scale equipment in a safe manner
* Milling equipment
* Cooking system
* Bioreactors
* Centrifuge
* Drying system
* Blending and packaging systems
* Complete / maintain production records
* Monitor equipment performance, alert equipment specialist about maintenance needs
* Maintain clean and safe work environment
* Sample collection from production runs
* Assignments may vary from material handling, production process support/assistant, and entry-level type work.
* Willingness to fill various production positions
* Ability to follow safety procedures
* Ability to fill out safety forms such as LOTO and Confined Space Permits
Qualifications:
* High School diploma required
* Basic understanding of equipment and maintenance practices
* Ability to follow company Standard Operating Procedures
* Strong technical and troubleshooting abilities preferred
* Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents
* Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
* Able to work with hand and power tools
* Proficient at Microsoft Programs
* Must be able to work on night shift
Job Location: Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, Volga, SD
Compensation: Pay based on experience and education