Plant Operator

The Skilled Operator supports and executes operational activities/processes, in accordance with established specifications and (quality, safety and environment) guidelines, to achieve the production/operational targets for the assigned area. The Skilled Operator is the basic level of operator role, performing basic operational processes in production. He/she operates equipment and machinery that requires a certain level of proficiency, acquired through training on the job and specialized training. Knowledge of the use of all materials, equipment and tools is required to perform, and typically this takes time and effort to gain the experience and skills. The activities are characterized by a large portion of semi-routine work, which can be performed based on training, experience and the availability of assistance by Multi-Skilled Operators, Supervisor/Team Leader or others.

Operational tasks:

• Executes operational activities/processes such as discharge, load, transport, clean, label, operate all equipment, in order to contribute to a safe, effective and efficient production process.

Maintenance & repair tasks:

• Periodically inspects and executes small maintenance tasks on the production equipment, signalling defects and deficiencies.
• If applicable and appropriate, conducts minor repair work.

Reporting:

• Logs data and information on production orders and activities in the appropriate logbooks/systems in order to have a complete administration and insight into the state and progress of production orders.

Continuous improvement:

• Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems and flags opportunities for improvement with supervisor, in order to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems.

Safety & Compliance:

• Works in compliance with all relevant (personal as well as food) safety, environmental and quality regulations and procedures, as well as operational standards.
• Promotes awareness on SHEQ, signals potential hazardous and/or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action in case of imminent unsafe situations.

Good housekeeping:

• Ensures the work area is left clean and in a safe working condition and that there are no hazardous situations. Maintains the appearance of the production line(s), working area(s) and production site.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands (aqua feed) and (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet. We believe in three core elements to future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people. Our values; capable, caring, collaborative, and innovative are supportive of those three core elements.