MIXER OPERATOR at Kent Nutrition Group in Richford, Vermont

Job Description:

Looking to join a five-time US Best Managed Company? Blue Seal/KENT® Nutrition Group (KNG), a member of the KENT® Corporation family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Mixer Operator at the Richford, VT plant! This hourly position has the opportunity for growth and comes with a complete benefit package!

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain mixing system for all finished feeds


• Calibration of the mixing system


• Ensure all mixing is in accordance with formula card for quality assurance


• Record and update logs of various feed formulations mixed daily


• Make sure equipment is operating properly, cleaned and maintained to ensure proper and continual working condition if mill operation


• Keep management informed of any errors or issues in the mixing process


• Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures


• Assist in any area of production as requested by the production superintendent, plant manager or supervisor


• Learn and follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) in Feed Mixer’s Guide


• Other duties as assigned by plant management

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED


• Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in plant


• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements


• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan


• Knowledge of FSMA


• Good communication skills; verbal and written


• Math skills sufficient to complete documentation


• Good mechanical aptitude


• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s


• Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential


• Excellent work ethic a must

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in feed or production related work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Able to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires


• Ability to work safely in a dust environment


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions

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