Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Operate a variety of equipment to create intermediate or finished powder products.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently operate and troubleshoot all of the following pieces of equipment:
14C, 14F, Pellet Mill, and Vacuum Blender.
Able to direct and instruct Utility Operators in daily functions. Take and follow direction and guidance from Leads, department and site management, and members of operations support departments, such as QA and EHS.
Prepare equipment, such as tanks, Spray Dryer, vibratory sieves, pumps, hoses, etc. Clean equipment after use, following appropriate SOPs and/or supervisor direction. Complete cleaning log and co-sign with Utility Operator.
Bring raw material from storage or other departments (with or without forklifts), measure weight, and scan. Weigh and scan excess raw material and return to storage. Troubleshoot raw material issues, as needed.
Ensure accuracy of material by cross-referencing the name, code, batch, and quantity against the work-order. Troubleshoot basic discrepancies, with the supervisor guidance, as needed.
Accurately read and interpret control instruments and prepare legible and accurate records (raw material processed, product packed, self-checks, batch records, etc.) for all operations, as required. Verify records for accuracy before returning to supervisor.
Load equipment with correct quantity of raw material and effectively produce materials of varying complexity (per predefined work-order and/or supervisors instructions) to meet specific quality standards.
Monitor the spray dry process and perform self-checks and quality testing, following appropriate SOPs and supervisor instructions. This includes, but is not limited to, order of ingredients, time of homogenization, size of micelles before spray dry, batch temperature, atomizer speed, inlet and outlet temperature of spray dry, flow of the feeding, flow of the silica, moisture and temperature of the air, LOD of product, and choice of the mesh size.
Understand and comply with proper equipment, product, and work area sanitation policies.
Assist in Kosherization of equipment.
Pack, weigh, and scan, with assistance from Utility Operator, product into appropriate packaging for intermediate use or for final shipment to customer
Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to, GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, and internal safety and sanitation guidelines.
Perform Lean audits in designated areas, as requested.
Meet targets for production rate and changeover times.
Identify deviations and document/communicate them per SOP. Assist in departmental investigations.
Ensure work area is clean and in order during and after work shifts, following appropriate SOPs and/or supervisors instructions.
Proactively identify process improvements and complete first level of preventative maintenance on equipment.
Notify management in case of emergency, safety issue, or abnormal situation.
Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to work performance.
Ability to independently train a wide range of employees on the competencies required of a Process Operator.
Other tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Operate forklift.
Climb steps on a regular and daily basis.
Standing for up to 11-hour periods on a regular and daily basis.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular and daily basis.
Ability to maneuver up to 285 pounds with assistance on a moderate basis.
Constant bending, twisting, and turning while operating equipment on a daily basis.
Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds on a regular and daily basis.
Reading computer screens and documents on a regular basis.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Basic math, reading, writing, and recordkeeping skills.
Strong communication skills are required.
Basic PC skills.
Ability to perform routine work assignments, multi-tasking, and follow instructions with moderate supervision; ability to work well under pressure.
Primary trainer.
Compliance with systems/programs similar to Givaudan's Quality, EHS, and Food Safety programs. Compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory
requirements as defined Givaudan procedures/policies. Compliance with applicable 3rd party certification requirements as defined by Givaudan procedures/policies.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in flavor, ingredient, food, or chemical manufacturing environment required, and/or the ability to perform required core responsibilities.
Minimum 1-year forklift operation experience with certification.
Able to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted.
SAP/Nat base/ERP work-order and bar code/scanning experience required
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