Are you a motivated, hard worker looking for an entry-level, no experience required opportunity where you can get your foot in the door with a global industry leader that has real pathways to advancement as you develop your skills? Earn excellent compensation with raises as you master more skills (the average operator is just over $60,000/yr!), unbeatable benefits, and paid training of highly in-demand skills!
Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing!
Sonac, a leading producer of reliable, sustainable ingredients for the food, pet food and feed industries, is seeking Manufacturing Production Operators to join their team in Maquoketa, IA.
If you have a high school diploma or equivalent, you are motivated to come to work and learn new skills, and can work weekends, this is the opportunity for you! Previous Manufacturing/operator experience is a plus but not required – what’s most important is having a good attitude and showing up to work each shift. Sonac is happy to train you!
Why Production Operators join the Sonac team:
- Competitive compensation, rate based on days/hours worked! The average Operator with Sonac is earning just over $60,000/yr in total compensation (hourly rate + other benefits considered.)
- Starts at $18/hr for day shift hours on Monday – Friday.
- Earn an extra $1.25/hr for working nights! Night shift starts at $19.25/hr.
- Saturdays: Earn $21/hr during the day, $22.25/hr at night
- Sundays: Earn $24/hr during the day, $25.25/hr at night
- Starts at $18/hr for day shift hours on Monday – Friday.
- Pay for Skills Program: As become cross trained, you will earn more as you master new skills. You can end up earning up to an extra $7/hr with the program!
- Schedule: The schedule for this role is 6 days on, 2 days off. Weekends are required.
- 1st shift hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
- 2nd shift hours: 4:00pm – 12:00am (Earn an extra $1.25/hr!)
- 3rd shift hours: 12:00am – 8:00am (Earn an extra $1.25/hr!)
- Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off, discounted gym membership, and more.
- Guaranteed contribution to your 401(k) account
- Advancement opportunities – We strongly believe in promoting from within and are always looking for key players motivated to advance into higher level roles! There are endless opportunities to grow with Sonac as you further develop your skills. Even if you decide you’d like to get off the production floor and take on a different department, Sonac wants to help you grow your career the way you imagine.
- Incredible Stability – With over 140 years in business, Sonac’s parent company, Darling Ingredients, is the global leader in rendering services and continues to grow. Enjoy a bright, stable future in a recession proof industry.
Essential duties/responsibilities:
- Operate various separating, drying, and/or bagging equipment.
- Operate equipment and Dryers to the require efficiency.
- Monitor equipment and process to accomplish process.
- Follow production standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as instructed.
- Respond to process upsets and alarms appropriately.
- Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
- Responsible for TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) in appropriate areas.
- Participate in monthly training sessions for Safety, Quality & Food Defense.
- Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing Training and partake in Internal Audits.
- As trained, be aware of and responsible for their role in Darling’s food safety program.
- All other duties as assigned.
About Sonac: Sonac is one of the world’s leading producers of animal bi-products, with manufacturing facilities worldwide; operating 3 shifts, 6 to 7 days a week. Sonac is a leading producer of reliable, sustainable ingredients for the food, pet food, and feed industries as well as fertilizer, oleochemical, and pharmaceutical markets worldwide. Operating on a unique residuals-to-resources concept, we process raw materials of animal origin, developing proteins, minerals, fats, gelatins, and numerous other specialty ingredients. Our constant aim is to help manufacturers in diverse industries improve recipes and reach the highest quality levels, while also improving their environmental performance.
Sonac is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
