Tank Room Operator

Tank Room Operator

Making Better Happen
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra ­ creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Build a better future as a Tank Room Operator in Louisville, KY
Hourly Rate: $22.28
Possible Bonus: PEI

AAK Louisville

About the role

The Production Operator II is responsible for opening and closing valves on the large tanks containing hot oil depending on the order. They are responsible for keeping up with the maintenance of the tanks and reporting when there is an issue, as well as cleaning the tanks and floors in the tank room as necessary.

Responsibilities

Safety & Environmental Performance
Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them.
Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.
Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes.
Prevention and timely reporting of any environmental issues.
Adhere to GMP’s and other work procedures as to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.
Prevent injuries by encouraging employees to work safely
Work Requirements
Communicate with K2 on oil availability
Maintain continuous, non-interrupted supply of oil for packaging lines
Document, inventory, sample and monitor oil received
Maintain tank temperatures at optimal packaging conditions
Make tank changes as needed to supply packing lines
Transfer oil from storages as directed by management
Monitor/maintain/transfer fat pit contents
Clear supply lines at E.O.R. or as required by Shift Leader or operators.
Maintain clean work area and keep free of foreign material
Comply with all plant and personal GMP’s
Perform any and all tasks assigned to you by any member of management given your Shift Leader has approved the task.
Routinely check all tanks and valves to keep the correct product moving
Clean tanks and rooms as needed
Update packaging schedule with oils pumped to K1
Cost Control
Reduce the amount of rework by participating in employee involvement, process improvement and adherence to process guidelines
Ensure work is completed to customers specifications
Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing waste in your daily work
About you

High School Diploma or GED
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to do simple mathematical calculations
Must be literate and able to speak and understand English
In return AAK offer

Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.