Reporting to the Orf Floor Manager, the (ORF) Organics Recycling Facility Operator performs skilled work that is necessary in operating the day-to-day functions of depackaging food waste.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the depackaging of food waste and products brought into the facility
• Assist with managing the daily truck loads
• Communicates with team lead on daily depackaging workflow standards
• Complete daily rounds of equipment and capture process flows
• Accurately record all operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends
• Write work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
• Supports and promotes the philosophy of maintaining an accident/incident free workplace
• Adheres to, and has full working knowledge of, the company safety program. Will have limited oversight responsibility for outside contractors to ensure that they are working in a safe manner
• Regularly communicates with internal personnel to ensure facility has upmost productivity within capacity limits
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports health and safety programs in all activities.
• Assist and supports outside contractors with on-site maintenance
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities to ensure safe working conditions
• Participate in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activities

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
• Ability to regularly lift, move, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Ability to operate heavy machinery/equipment including forklift
• High School Diploma Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintenance and operating experience in an industrial processing environment.
• Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
• A relevant background in safety procedures/practices.
• Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to make sound recommendations on conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.

Working Conditions

• Work locations are industrial, indoor and outdoors.
• Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected.

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Operations or Logistics : 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• River Falls, WI 54022 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Responsible for the depackaging of food waste and products brought into the facility
• Assist with managing the daily truck loads
• Communicates with team lead on daily depackaging workflow standards
• Complete daily rounds of equipment and capture process flows
• Accurately record all operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends
• Write work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
• Supports and promotes the philosophy of maintaining an accident/incident free workplace
• Adheres to, and has full working knowledge of, the company safety program. Will have limited oversight responsibility for outside contractors to ensure that they are working in a safe manner
• Regularly communicates with internal personnel to ensure facility has upmost productivity within capacity limits
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports health and safety programs in all activities.
• Assist and supports outside contractors with on-site maintenance
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities to ensure safe working conditions
• Participate in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activitie