Plant Operator

Palmer Foods, located in Bayou La Batre is a shrimp vessel dock and shrimp processing plant.

Responsibilities:

• Grade shrimp using both machine and hand counting method
• Control IQF equipment regulating product flow to effectively process product
• Accurately record production results
• Properly set up processing equipment and ensure constant operation
• Diagnose malfunctions, make repairs and perform preventative and corrective maintenance
• Fabricate and assemble new equipment, including electrical and plumbing
• Maintain and keep track of inventory
• Receive and prepare shipments, organize inventory and keep organized records
• Operate appropriate material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, tote dumpers in a safe and orderly manner
• Safely handle chemicals with PPE and management of SDS paperwork
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning tasks
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve accuracy and efficiency of the facility

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, control panels and low and high voltage
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to work shifts starting at 3 am
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• Logical thinker with efficient troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of safe work practices and proper handling of tools, electricity, etc.
• Self-managed and organized
• Ability to manmage a team
• Good people and communication skills
• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift and move 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating seafood processing equipment
• Technical education background
• HACCP certification
• Sanitation control procedure training
• Forklift certification
• Ability to speak fluent Vietnamese

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $25