Feed Manufacturing Technician - Part Time Summer Position
Location
Brookings, SD | United States
Job description
Prairie AquaTech, LLC (dba. Houdek) is a technology company based in Brookings, South Dakota that improves animal health and nutrition by providing high-quality feed ingredients and the solutions they enable. Using patented technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading plant-based commodities, such as soybean meal and distillers' grain, to sustainable, high-quality ingredients and their applications for use in aquaculture and other specialty animal feeds.
Work scheduling is flexible and can accommodate any schedule.
JOB DUTIES
As a key member of the Houdek team, this role will report to the Feed Research Manager and will be responsible for the following:
- Full responsibility for machine operations including reading and analyzing feed production orders.
- Tasks include weighing and mixing feed ingredients, feed extrusion, grinding, sieving, oil coating feeds, and maintaining a clean work area.
- Inspecting final feeds, and making modifications, to ensure our high standards of quality.
- Maintain clear and accurate feed production records.
- Accurately count and report inventory of raw materials and finished goods
- Assist with new product development including research and development projects.
- Safely operate a forklift
- Consistently maintain speed and quality within operating guidelines
- Adhere to established company safety protocols.
- Effectively communicate and interact with others across multiple departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Must be detail-oriented and have excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
- Must be able to work as a member of a team.
- Able to safely lift to 55 lbs unassisted.
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