Starting Rate $23.75 per hour - with Progressive Pay ScaleSunday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (training to be held on 1st shift)Additional $3.00 per hour shift premiumThe position will provide perform subsets of mixing, pelleting, extrusion, process routing, grinding and as-needed packaging responsibilities within the Standard Diet facility to include but not limited to the following:
Mix ingredients to established standard diet formulations utilizing ingredient handling and mixing equipment
Pellet standard diets utilizing pelleting process equipment; pellet mill, pellet dryer cooler, associated product conveyance equipment
Extrude standard diets utilizing extrusion process equipment, extruder, extrusion dryer, associated product conveyance equipment
Operate either of two diet and ingredient grinding systems including routing and conveyance equipment
Perform and document in-process quality control measurements including but not limited to diet moisture and temperature, product durability, product density and finished product dimension and weight compliant with established quality system
Complete and maintain production related documentation compliant with established quality system
Complete and document in-process preventative maintenance that includes but is not limited to equipment lubrication and equipment cleaning to ensure compliance with established quality system
Attain and maintain knowledge and ability to perform packaging responsibilities – function in a backup capacity
Participate in training of new employees once achieving a measured level IV competent machine operator I
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Attend and comprehend all employee health & safety training to ensure that workplace behavior and conduct is compliant with workplace expectations
Other duties as assigned by management
Overtime as needed including alternate shifts and/or weekends
This role involves working at elevated locations, such as ladders and elevators. Candidates should be comfortable with heights and not experience significant fear or discomfort in such situations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Completed High School education
English communication – written, reading and oral
Industry experience a plus
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Preferred Skills
Neat and legible handwriting
Developed and accurate basic math ability – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
Ability to accurately transpose written and printed information to quality record documents
Ability to work in a standing position for periods of time up to 6.0 hours
Ability to climb and descend stairs and vertical ladders
Perform repetitive tasks
Microsoft Office Suite – user skills
Additional Notes
Physical mobility within facility
Ability to lift 55 lb. objects from floor to shoulder height
Aptitude to comprehend solid and liquid process flow within a manufacturing environment
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed (including alternative shifts and weekends)
*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
