The Chemical room operator will possess a solid understanding of chemical processes and handling, mechanics, and safety. This position may be responsible for retrieving, weighing, and mixing chemicals to sanitize production areas effectively and efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Properly mix chemical jugs for nightly sanitation, using ALX dispensing machine, doing nightly chemical titrations, keep chemical room in order and clean, ensure all jugs buckets, and barrels have proper chemical tags before leaving chemical room. Wear proper PPE assigned to job
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or 2 years relevant work experience. Sanitation or chemical experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in the English language. SDS sheets, logging chemical titrations daily, understanding how to operate ALX machine in chemical room. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Accountable for his/her own actions, ability to take direction and instruction from managers, prompt and timely, safety awareness, attention to detail, ability to focus on tasks at hand, adaptability, communication with peers, strong work ethic, ability to wear personal protective equipment, ability to work in environments with extreme temperature fluctuations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, bending, pulling/pushing, lifting up to 50lbs, walking . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions, climate extremes are found in all areas of the plant. Frequently works near machinery with moving parts and vibration. Regularly exposed to strong odors and the sight of blood. Frequent exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals, hazardous material, and waste, as well as fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management and may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required.
MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: Must believe and lead STF’s MISSION of producing quality pork products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment. Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build our future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-
SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents.
QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve.
DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourage a sense of belonging.
COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland.
SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree or 2 years relevant work experience
- Sanitation or chemical handling experience
- Ability to perform chemical titrations and log titration results daily
- Ability to operate ALX dispensing machine
- Ability to read and interpret SDS sheets
- Ability to wear and use required PPE and follow safety protocols
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, pushing/pulling)
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Attention to detail, safety awareness, and effective communication with team
What We Do
Seaboard Triumph Foods is a producer of quality pork products operating out of a state-of-the-art, automated facility designed to maximize safety and efficiency. Established in 2017, the company offers a variety of roles including meat processing, meat cutting, production, and animal caretaking, providing employees with great pay and benefits in a clean and bright work environment.
