
Open since Dec 2025
Utility Operator 1 Second Shift
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Operates and maintains production equipment used to make animal feed and supplements, including mixing, bagging, spray drying, fluid bed drying and powered lift equipment. Performs routine equipment checks, reports issues to maintenance, and follows safety and quality standards.
About this role
Position: Utility Operator | |
Department: Operations | Reports To: Plant Manager |
Job Summary:
A Utility Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used in the production of animal feed and supplements. They ensure that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently, while adhering to safety and quality standards. The Utility Operator also performs routine checks on the equipment and reports any issues to the maintenance team. This role is essential in ensuring the timely and efficient production of high-quality animal feed and supplements.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to operate and maintain production equipment.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow safety and quality standards.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic computer skills for record keeping and data entry.
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects and perform manual labor.
- Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot production issues.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitoring the efficiency of the production line to ensure timely load and shipment.
- Being a reliable team member with prompt attendance and excellent performance.
- Communicating with team members and leadership to improve processes.
- Keeping the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
- Strictly adhering to safety guidelines throughout the facility.
- Performing all processes in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures, including the operation of mixing, bagging, spray drying, fluid bed drying and powered lift equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in feed, grain or supplement processing or manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to work any shift preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to operate motor vehicle and forklift.
- Ability to lift up to 50-55 pounds repeatedly
- Ability to wear a respirator (in some designated areas)
- Must past post-offer physical and drug screen
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in a production environment with varying temperature and noise levels.
About the Alltech Family of Companies:
Made up of over 20 companies and dozens of brands around the world, the Alltech Family of Companies is aligning to provide smarter, more sustainable solutions for global nourishment.
Alltech is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All positions working at Global Headquarters require documentation of COVID 19 vaccination.
Your résumé, completed assessments, and a variety of individual and group interviews will help us understand your overall profile and ability to excel in our dynamic environment.
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