Integrated Proteins

Integrated Proteins™ is recognized as an industry leader in sourcing and trading rendered pet food proteins. We strive to provide the most reliable supply of the highest quality ingredients to pet food manufacturers. At Integrated Proteins, our focus is quality; in the products that we produce, the way we treat our team, and the care and attention we give animals. Our Kansas City, KS plant refines out the impurities and is able to clean, process and custom blend the animal proteins to the specifications of our customers.

Shift Supervisor

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for carrying out the production of protein meal, an ingredient in dry pet foods, at the plant facility. Aspects of production include obtaining samples, conduction inspections on dry vans and bulk hopper trailers, loading and unloading bulk and toted product, and cleaning and maintaining production equipment. The individual in this position is able to perform all functions at the plant in an accurate, safe, and efficient manner: Unloader, Loader, Mixer, Float, and Captain. This position must be able to communicate with the Plant Manager, Assistant Manager, Production Technicians, and Administrative Assistants to ensure all tasks are being completed including scheduling needs. They must comply with all safety regulations, work rules, SOP’s, and company policies. They also ensure the production facility meets all cGMP and safety standards by keeping the facility clean and maintained.

3rd Shift: 9 pm - 5:30 am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Train employees in all positions including but not limited to unload board, setting up bays, unloading trucks, mixing, loading trucks, sampling trucks, making totes, safety procedures.
• Assigns production technicians to positions daily
• Counsels and communicates with production technicians and disciplines when necessary
• Communicates with management, human resources, and/or EHS when situations require such as employee injury, driver injury, property damage, employee concerns/questions, etc.
• Ensures management directives are completed
• Follows all quality control and food safety procedures
• Maintains excellent inventory control
• Use a scissor lift to obtain samples from bulk hopper trailers using a 15-foot rod weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Open hopper doors on bulk hopper trailers and facilitate unloading by swinging and 8-10 pounds rubber mallet to shake product loose from the hoppers.
• Operate and front-end load bulk hopper trailers and super sacks.
• Monitor processing system to ensure there are no issues with equipment or product.
• Conduct inspections on bulk hopper trailers for inbound and outbound loads.
• Collect samples from the production line and transport to lab for analysis.
• Complete all paperwork associated with trailer inspections.
• Seal hopper bottoms, tarps, and dry van doors.
• Sweep facility floors with push broom.
• Sweep facility floor with a floor sweeper.
• Use compressed air to clean super sacs and the facility
• Utilize a dump cart to weigh and empty product from production streams into designated areas
• Complete all required food safety, cGMP, and OSHA trainings as assigned
• Complete all paperwork associated with product movements
• Apply labels to super sacks
• Load covered bulk hopper rail cars
• Unload covered bulk hopper rail cars
• Clean magnets and other processing equipment according to cGMPs and SOPs
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all food safety and safety rules and procedures
• Wear and maintain the required protective clothing and equipment including safety glasses, steel toe safety shoes, and a hard hat. At times, additional protective clothing may be needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

·         High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent.

·         Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist frequently

·         Ability to lift to 50 pounds from waist to crown occasionally

·         Ability to shovel up to 50 pounds of animal protein and toss it approximately 3 feet

·         Ability to frequently climb ladders and walk up several flights of stairs

·         Ability to stand for the duration of the shift. Work schedule may be over 8 hours per day.

·         Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds

·         Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend to complete assignment

·         Ability to work overhead

·         Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures

Preferred Qualifications

·         Forklift certification and operational experience.

·         Front-end loader operation experience.

·         Skid steer operation experience.

·         OSHA training

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

·         Work is performed in a plant floor environment with frequent movement between locations throughout the day.

·         Regular exposure to production areas where noise levels may range from moderate to high.

·         Exposure to varying temperatures, dust, odors, moving mechanical equipment, and outdoor weather conditions when performing plant inspections or overseeing operations.

·         Frequent walking throughout the facility to monitor operations, conduct inspections, and support production activities.

·         Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull, and use hands and arms to operate equipment and perform job duties.

·         Ability to work safely around forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, conveyors, processing equipment, and other industrial machinery.

·         May be required to operate industrial equipment, including forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, and other material handling equipment, as business needs dictate.

·         Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication methods.

·         Ability to inspect equipment, review production processes, and perform visual quality assessments throughout the facility.

·         Occasionally required to climb ladders, access elevated platforms, or enter confined operational areas while following all safety protocols.

·         Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Core Competencies

·         Personable and Attentive

·         Multi-tasking

·         Punctual Time Management

·         Safety Leadership

·         Analytical

·         Attention to Detail

·         Decision Making & Problem Solving

·         Conflict Resolution

·         Reliable

·         Communication & Collaboration

·         Accountability

·         Organized

Compensation will be determined based on candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set.