Offal Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Information

Primary Function:
Primarily responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, sanitation, and housekeeping of the Offal department. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Pay: $25 + $3,000 Sign & Stay Bonus.

Work Schedule:

9:00 PM - 5:30 AM.

Benefits:
Available first day of hire.

• Must be able to complete work orders and PMs as assigned.
• Must be able to complete various record keeping and monitoring tasks
• Must be able to load offal trailers to the correct weight and ensure that they are properly drained.
• Must perform ground maintenance and sanitation as assigned
• Must be able to perform basic mechanical repairs or installation work
• Ability to work different shifts as needed.
• Work with rendering truck drivers to coordinate load scheduling
• Assist the Wastewater operators in various activities
• Must be able to drive a semi-truck, pull, hook up to, and back semi-trailers
• Must be able to perform all duties in operation of the offal and wastewater treatment process
• Must be able to complete PM’s for the offal and wastewater process
• Must be able to complete sanitation of the offal and wastewater process
• Must be able to pump blood from the plant to offal
• Must understand and be able to perform storm water management
• Must be able to complete environmental monitoring tasks
• Must be able to paint and complete grounds maintenance
• Must monitor department water usage
• Must be able to repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, and augers
• Must have basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge
• Communicate with supervision and other plant employees
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers
• Do all tasks assigned by members of management
• Must be able to follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• At times will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

• Fluency in the English language (written and verbal).
• Basic understanding and the ability to follow Environmental regulations
• Basic understanding and the ability to follow OSHA regulations
• Must be able to work weekends and extended shifts.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and write English.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements
• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Frequently climbs steps and ladders.

Ability to work in extremely hot, cold and/or wet environments for extended periods of time.

• 1824 (Caustic, Sodium Hydroxide 50%)
• 1053 (Polymer) (positive)
• 1519 (Polymer) (negative)
• 321 (Coagulant)
• Degreaser
• Foamer
• Hydraulic Fluids (food grade)
• Chlorine (powder and tablet)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.