Worker

The Material Process Operator (MPO) is responsible for the production of cat litter and may work in the Mixing and Production departments. The Mixing department is responsible for associated controls and instrumentation to transfer the raw materials to the mixing equipment and the prepared product to the packaging area. The Production department is responsible for packaging and palletizing the product. The MPO works most of the time with heavy stationary and/or moving equipment and conveyors, concentration on the tasks at hand as well as an awareness of the overall operation is important.

Job Tasks: are dependent upon the Department. Duties may include:

• Loading, unloading and transporting raw materials, equipment and supplies from semi trailers and railcars,
• Operating, monitoring and adjusting the equipment along the packaging lines such as
• Adding/removing supplies and/or product from line,
• Inspecting product before, during and after filling,
• Performing quality checks,
• Making equipment adjustments
• Clearing jams
• Operating the palletizer,
• Entering data in computer and monitoring the instrumentation including computer
• Troubleshooting the pneumatic, mechanical and electrical equipment,
• Providing routine and preventative maintenance
• Providing housekeeping to the equipment and work area.
• Prepare reports, training manuals and conduct training sessions.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb. occasionally, or frequently for short periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and .

Positions and activities may be rotated such that the MPO is capable of performing the responsibilities in all departments.

1 This job analysis does not purport to describe all essential job functions.

2 All essential job tasks are subject to change.

LIFTING/CARRYING or PUSHING/PULLING DEMANDS: These activities may be accompanied by reaching, bending and/or stooping: Other physical activities that accompany lifting and carrying include bending, lifting object from waist height or floor to chest height, pushing and pulling. Equipment used to assist with lifting and moving includes pushcart, dolly, forklift truck, pallet jack, trackmobile, hydraulic and air driven hoist, scissor lift and/or high reach.