We are looking for an energetic quality orientated person with a manufacturing background. AVEKA is a place you can grow your skills and career. WE'LL TRAIN YOU.
$500 hiring bonus after 6 weeks, plus another $500 after 6 months! EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY.
AVEKA Nutra Processing is an EMPLOYEE-OWNED company (Part of AVEKA Group, Inc. headquartered in Woodbury, MN) where you will have a stake in the success of the facility. After 6 months you earn company shares.
Position Summary
Assists with startup, operation, and shutdown of spray dryers. Monitors equipment operation, gauges, and panel indicators to ensure the operation is running smoothly and according to specifications. Records readings and related quality documentation. Packages product and lifts and stacks bags up to 50-60 pounds frequently.
Responsibilities / Duties:
- Assist with the startup, operation, and shutdown of spray dryers and other related equipment
- Monitors equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights in order to detect deviations from standards
- Confer with management, maintenance, or other equipment operators in order to report equipment malfunctions or resolve production problems
- Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books
- Read and interpret work orders and instructions in order to determine work assignments, process specifications, and production schedules
- Press and adjust controls in order to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications
- Routinely lift and stack 50 to 60-pound bags
- Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment using scrapers, solvents, air hoses, oil, and hand tools
- Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, hand trucks, or hoists
- Remove products from equipment, manually or using hoists, and prepare them for storage, shipment, or additional processing
- Weigh or measure specified amounts of ingredients or materials for processing, using devices such as scales and calipers
- Responsible for checking equipment to make sure it is working properly, clean out equipment periodically and prepare equipment for product change
- Before leaving work, prepare working area for the next shift and discuss current production job tasks with the next shift to ensure a smooth transition
- Perform cleaning activities on, around and inside spray dryers, and/or painting and other maintenance projects during ‘cleaning days’ when equipment is shut down for cleaning
- Comply with all GMP and Food Safety guidelines
- Follow plant safety rules and wears appropriate safety equipment (PPE)
- Attend all plant quality and safety training as required
- Other duties as apparent or assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person