PRODUCTION OPERATOR II

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Job Summary: Responsible for operating bale press equipment, ensuring equipment and area cleanliness, maintenance, and product quality control. Key Highlights: 1. Operate bale press equipment in accordance with operational procedures 2. Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and the work area 3. Control product quality through visual inspections **Company Description** Do you know LDC? LDC is one of the world’s leading agricultural commodity traders and processors, with a diversified portfolio spanning the entire value chain—from origination to distribution. With operations at the heart of global agricultural and food production, and guided by our strong values, rich legacy, and clear vision, we are committed to working toward a safe and sustainable future. We help feed and clothe approximately 500 million people every year, originating, processing, and transporting around 81 million tons of products annually. Structured as a matrix organization comprising 6 geographic regions and 10 platforms, LDC operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide. Our work is guided by values that shape all our interactions: ethics and integrity underpin all business relationships, alongside humility, commitment, and diversity. **Job Description** **Key Challenges:** Responsible for operating bale press equipment in accordance with operational procedures and the department’s process map, while ensuring cleaning and maintenance according to the scheduled cleaning plan. **Key Responsibilities:** * Monitor the bale pressing process by critically analyzing performance indicators per the process map. * Operate department equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), performing necessary adjustments to meet process and quality parameters. * Control product quality through visual inspections, verifying that bales are in perfect condition and free from physical or chemical contamination (e.g., oil, grease, plastic, wood, paper, etc.), segregating defective bales for reprocessing. * Check hydraulic pump oil level, inspecting the piston collar for oil leakage, and immediately reporting any issues to the supervisor. * Verify the operation of recollectors, bale presses, fans, beaters, and cyclones. * Inspect and clean the bale press pit to ensure machine preservation and workplace organization. * Monitor bale weight and press operation via the ammeter; run the crate to the piston press where bales are compressed and bound with wire. * Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization (housekeeping) per the cleaning schedule, including completing and signing off on related documentation. **Qualifications** Completed high school education; Availability to work rotating shifts; **Additional Information** Additional Information for the job **Diversity, Inclusion and Equity** Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC consistently strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We respect and value talent across all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities. Diversity is one of our core values! This opportunity is also open to persons with disabilities (PwD). **Sustainability** The sustainable value lies at the core of our corporate purpose. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value—not only for our business but also for other stakeholders across the value chain: our employees, commercial partners, communities, and the environment around us.