Day Shift Plant Operator(Ameri-Pac - St. Joseph, MO)

 Day Shift Plant Operator $18.00/hour plus employee benefits *Three Roles Available* (Ameri-Pac - St. Joseph, MO) Description Do you have experience in plant/facility production, quality control, and maintenance? Perhaps warehousing experience, including shipping and receiving?  Are you willing to operate material handling equipment including a forklift, skid steer, and other equipment?  Are you self-motivated and customer-focused?  If so, we’d like to hear from you!  For a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and ingredients.  Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment.  Come grow with us! General Purpose and Scope of Position:The Wilbur-Ellis Facility is primarily involved in the mixing, processing, and transferring of animal feed ingredients.  We’re seeking a Plant Operator to assist in all aspects of plant production, quality control, maintenance, and facility cleanliness.  Key Skills and Abilities Include:Must be at least 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma or equivalent work experience requiredWillingness to operate material handling equipment including a forklift, skid steer, and other equipment as requiredAbility to repetitively lift packages up to 50Lb. (or 110Lb. with a partner) while working in a non-climate controlled dusty environmentGood math and organizational skillsAble to follow written and verbal directions and complete necessary documentation. The ability to read and write English is requiredWilling to work overtime hours as needed Key Personal Attributes Include:Driven; self-motivatedCustomer-focused               Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:Learn and train all roles required at the plant (mixing, bagging, forklift, container loading, etc.)Operate and maintain processing equipment as outlined in SOP’sMaintain facility cleanliness throughout all operationsPerform Quality Control while handling productsAccurately document tasks performed (processing, maintenance, cleaning, etc.)Warehousing includes receiving, shipping, and organizingFollow all safety, regulatory, and administrative policies and proceduresAble to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlookPerform any other duties assigned by management professionally and efficiently  Compensation and Benefits:In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $14.42 - $18.27 per hour.  Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.  This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.  Wilbur-Ellis Feed, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added nutrition ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific.  Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries.   Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors.  We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers. COMPANY CULTUREWilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforceWilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Job Code:DAYSH011263