Join our Shipping & Receiving Team! Flexible hours!
Summary: Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment in the shipping and receiving areas including weighing systems, loading and unloading equipment. Operators will receive dried distillers grains by rail and truck and ship NovaMeal and NovaOil on trucks and railcars. The team member in this position is responsible for understanding and executing standard operating procedures and is expected to ensure proper response during normal and abnormal operating situations. Additionally, operators are responsible for communicating process events to both supervisors and on-coming shift team members. Novita Nutrition operates on a 24-hour continuous schedule. Team member will work rotating 12 hour shifts and must be able to meet call-in requirements as needed. This position is located at the Novita Aurora facility, 2 miles east of Brookings, SD.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; with an Associate’s degree or higher education preferred. Experience working in a production plant environment is preferred.
Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team.
Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and regulatory agencies. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with spreadsheet software and have a basic knowledge of word processing software and email.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position operates in a process plant environment with strict safety, regulatory and conduct standards. The individual may be exposed to noise, heat and other elements in outdoor and indoor environments. While performing duties of this position, the individual may be exposed to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels and chemicals. Specific physical requirements include:
- Occasionally working in confined spaces,
- Wearing proper respiratory protection,
- Occasionally lifting weight up to 50#,
- Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders,
- Bending, twisting and turning while lifting weights up to 50#,
- Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time,
- Working at heights and temperatures from -20 to 100+ degrees,
- Standing for extended periods of time,
- Working on elevated platforms and surfaces.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
