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Render/Basement Team Member

Johnsonville, Holton, Kansas, United States, 66436

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Render/Basement Team Member

Location: Holton, KS, US Shift: First Shift Position Overview: This position will oversee the rendering process in the basement throughout the day for the Harvest department. They will maintain the cleaning standards in the basement, work with the vendors who come in for trailer pickup and address any concerns in the basement immediately. Understand, communicate, and collect Sustainable Swine Resources (SSR) for the site. Be able to react and respond to the surrounding environment to support other departments. Why This Is A Great Job For A Person Who Accepts Nothing Less Than Personal Greatness: Your contribution will ensure that Johnsonville products are of the highest quality and meet our defined standards of safety. You'll learn about a variety of Finished Good processes, expanding your existing knowledge for application into the business of making sausage. There is unlimited opportunity for growth as you become an active contributor to the Finished Goods departments and assist your team in the quest for continual improvement. Essential Duties / Responsibilities: Monitor trailers for capacity and switch them out as needed, using a yard tractor Maintain clean drains, floors, rendering space in general throughout the day Collection of recyclables and delivery to the Recycle Center Support chemical inventories and resupply Reach out to the rendering company if there are changes to the schedule or if we need to add a trailer for the day Be certified on the forklift, yard tractor, and be competent to operate both throughout the day Maintain the proper collection of hides and SSR Work with other team members in Harvest to maintain proper trailer changeover processes Set up for days collection of rendering product and clean / close down for the night Complete all other duties as assigned Education: High School Diploma Preferred Experience / Skills: Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred Experience operating commercial motor vehicle preferred Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be flexible by adjusting priorities Excellent written, verbal and people skills Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 60 pounds Walking/Standing/Climbing stairs throughout the shift Bending/Reaching/Twisting throughout the shift Other Requirements: Willingness to work in a harvest/slaughter environment Ability to put safety first and foremost by utilizing proper lock out/tag out procedures (LOTO), and wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and fall protection Ability to work with heights as needed for the trailers Ability to work outside in hot and cold conditions Ability to work alone with little supervision External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check Location: Holton, Kansas Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Hours: 1st shift

Monday - Friday 6:30am

3:00pm (end time varies depending on harvest demands). Overtime expected including possible weekend days. How to Apply: For Internal Members: Log into The Grill. Click on the "Member Central" link. Click on Home, then Careers and apply for the position titled "Rendering/Basement Team Member." For External Members: Apply at careers.johnsonville.com. Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.