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Dairy Farmers of America Instrumentation Controls Technician in Richmond, Indiana
Position : Instrumentation Controls Technician
Location : Richmond, Indiana
Requisition ID: : 23512
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Will be responsible for department in absence of Supervisor/Manager.
Work closely with all Supervisors and carry out their directives.
Writes standardized work procedures and trains team members on processes including job standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for new and transferred associates.
Direct and assign duties for co-workers; assisting them with any problems that arise.
Establishes and implements measures to improve safety, quality and productivity.
Examines product to determine if it meets specification and quality requirements.
Working knowledge of all equipment, departmental procedures and duties.
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety and GMP regulations.
Work overtime hours and extra days as needed.
Maintain good relations with co-workers, and set a positive example.
Follow the company core values and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
All other duties as assigned.
DETAILED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate with inbound Haulers to populate the Daily Dry Dock Schedule
Oversee inbound shipments daily.
Reconciling PO’s to ensure they match the Inbound Paperwork
Ensuring Trailer Seals and COA’s match Driver Paperwork
Receiving of all Inbound MIP’s
Formulating a plan for the put away of all MIP’s
Overseeing the Allergen segregation of Ingredients
Overseeing the LOT rotation with all Ray Materials
Monitoring HOT BOX to ensure Ingredients are Staged to Temper
Request orders of non-LPN controlled Items – Glue, Slip Sheets, Misc. Corrugate
Work with Warehouse Management on 3PL ALDI REBOX Slip Sheet Inventory
Laying out overall Warehouse schematic when new Customers are onboarded.
Communicating with Warehouse Management and Procurement Team when stagnant Inventory is identified.
Work with Warehouse Management to ensure Manpower needs are met with volume changes / vacations etc.… at both Dry Warehouse locations.
Formulate a daily plan with Plant Warehouse and Rose City Warehouse Teams to ensure Production needs are met.
Assist Inventory Team with Inventory questions.
Assist Procurement Team with Inventory levels.
Communicate to Procurement Team to ensure Inventory levels are within acceptable range based of current levels and expected receipts.
Conduct Dry Van Inventories to ensure Production needs are met and Trailers have the necessary items to support both Dry Warehouses
Monitor Daily Inventory levels of Dry Plant Warehouse
Formulate a plan to maintain common MIP inventory levels at the Dry Plant Warehouse
Communicate discrepancies on pick sheets and request corrections.
Monitor UHT Run Schedule multiple times a day.
Make necessary changes in loading plans to support Production needs.
Formulate and communicate Trailer loading for off shifts.
Communicate through the Warehouse Team E-mail Address Daily.
Shift Handoffs, Run Schedule changes etc.
Assist in training of new Dry Warehouse Employees
Move Trailers between Rose City and the Production Plant
Maintain valid CDL.
Maintain constant communication with the entire Dry Warehouse Team
Reporting any and all concerns of Day-to-Day Dry Warehouse issues with Warehouse Management
Work with Property Management on any Maintenance concerns at Rose City
Assist with the overall housekeeping of the entire Rose City Location
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.
4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Certification and/or License – state certified electrician license and other certifications and/or licenses may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PLC control systems, power distribution systems, sensors, transmitters, automatic valves and other integrated electromechanical systems
Basic knowledge of boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration system, wastewater system
General knowledge of blueprints; able to read equipment specifications and installation instructions
Able to read blueprint and ladder logic
Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
Able to perform electrical repairs such as motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs
Able to perform complex or complicated activities/repairs independently
Able to complete projects from planning to installation
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to work effectively in a team environment
Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer