Production Operator

Imagine a production technician opportunity where you can join the ground floor of a new, exciting, and innovative industry that is helping to benefit the environment! You will enjoy great pay, phenomenal benefits, and the satisfaction of knowing the work you are doing is directly helping to reduce waste and increase sustainability! This is not your typical manufacturing job!

EnviroFlight, a game-changing organization contributing to the health of our planet and the people of our world, is seeking Production Technicians to join our growing team in Maysville, KY.

If you have a stable work history and manufacturing or agricultural experience, we want to hear from you!

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Competitive pay – $15.50/hr to start, with a .50 cent bump after 60-days!
• Night shift earns $16.50/hr to start!
• Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401k with a 4% match, and more!
• Variety – Work on different machinery and automated processes every day, you will never be bored and develop your skills every day!
• Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into higher level roles.
• Schedule – enjoy working a 2-2-3 schedule, giving you more days off!

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Participates in the operations involved with breeding, growing, processing and further processing of BSF and BSF larvae using both manual labor and mechanized equipment.
• Monitors, inspects and records data on larvae and frass quality, using both manual and mechanized equipment and computerized systems.
• Responsible for the carrying, lifting or moving of BSF, larvae, meal, oil and frass between operational areas.
• Cleaning and maintaining operational equipment and facilities, including washing and sanitizing equipment and other janitorial duties, as required.
• Travel between EnviroFlight buildings may be required (local travel).
• Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and auto insurance as required by the State of Kentucky.

Physical demands:

• The employee must occasionally lift, using assisted devices, and /or move 250 pounds barrels, as well as continually lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts; occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Allergens may be present in insect-rearing facilities, most relevant for individuals with shellfish allergies.

Work environment:

• All employees must be willing and able to work indoors and outdoors around the insects used in production, to be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, potentially unpleasant odors, and mechanical equipment used for production.
• Hard hats, safety shoes, rubber or latex gloves, and other protective equipment must be worn as required.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used, ex. forklift, processing equipment.

EnviroFlight LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or, protected veteran status. EEO is the Law: If you would like more information, please click on the link: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person