JRS USA is a leader in the manufacture and production of insoluble fibers used in the food, pet food, home and personal care, chemical, technical, industrial industries and many more. As a global manufacturer and essential business, we are always looking to add talented and dedicated professionals to our teams across the United States.
Evaporation Worker
Fosston, MN
Job Responsibilities
- Housekeeping including regular work areas and
storage areas.
- Take required samples and deliver them to the QA
lab and communicate with the QA lab for results, test the product BRIX for
solids content.
- Communicate with previous shift, relief,
supervision and other operators to exchange information on process conditions
and other pertinent issues.
- Informs supervision of any unusual changes in
process conditions, mechanical or electrical failures or malfunctions, unsafe
conditions, etc.
- Responsible for checking equipment to make sure it
is working properly, cleans out equipment periodically and prepares equipment
for product change.
- Compliance with all Safety, Environmental and
Operating Standards.
- Report any Safety concerns to the Plant Manager as
soon as they are identified.
- Ensure plant equipment is operating at maximum
efficiency.
- General maintenance such as lubricating equipment
and changing gaskets.
- Self-starter and effective communicator with the ability to interact
with plant personnel on a daily basis.
- Proven multi-tasking skills and the ability to work independently in a
team environment.
- Know
proper established start up and shut down procedures.
- Check
inside of effects for buildup, and react accordingly to findings. (Inform
supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit).
- Inspect
sifter screen, magnet and report to supervisor any concerns.
- Test CIP
solution strengths and log on CIP log.
- Service
pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
- Aid in
the training of new personnel.
- Immediately
report any damage to supervisor, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions
concerning the equipment.
Minimum Job Requirements, Skills, Qualifications
- Regularly
attends work on time and as scheduled. Contacts supervisor/designee when
delayed, sick or otherwise unable to be at work as scheduled.
- Is
knowledgeable of and complies with JRS USA LP’s handbook policies and
procedures.
- Displays
a positive and respectful demeanor at all times towards fellow coworkers and
maintains a positive company image.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as work within a team environment. Demonstrates teamwork by cooperating with and assisting coworkers as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, in stressful situations and with frequent interruptions.
- Adapts well to change.
- Read,
write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
- Effectively
present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers or other
employees of JRS USA LP.
- Add,
subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions and decimals.
- Apply
commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral
instructions. Deal with problems
involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience
with international business partners, specifically German, a plus.
- Adept
in use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, and ideally Power
Point to basic level.
- Experienced
with order processing software, preferably SAP.
- Able
to perform business math calculations.
- Good
typing skills (60 words per minute; 10-key).
- Excellent
organizational and time management skills.
Interactions and Tools/Equipment Utilized in the Job
- Basic hand tools.
- Forklift.
Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is required to frequently - constantly sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Information
- All rules and regulations of the Employee Handbook apply at all times.
- Standard work hours: 12-hour shift; 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
- Weekends or other shifts dependent on product demand (may change based upon business needs).
- Eligible for In-2-Win Performance Bonus Program.
Interested?
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and employment application to hrjrsscm and click the behavioral assessment questionnaire link to complete our Predictive index online.
J. Rettenmaier USA LP
16369 US 131 Highway
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
Phone: (269) 679-2340
Email: hr@jrsusa.com
Disclaimer
This Job
Description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive
or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.
The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those
outlined in the Job Description. Other
duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Employee’s
position, job function, standard work hours, location and reporting
relationship may be changed at Employer’s discretion. This Job Description
is not a guarantee of continued employment.