Agglomeration Operator

Agglomeration Operator

Operates production and packaging equipment for the Agglomeration process, including: UV system, powder transport system, re-wet chamber, timing belt, fluid bed dryer, CIP Systems, lecithin addition, sifter, mill, packager, and other associated systems.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains ongoing centerline operation of all equipment as described in Job Summary
• Monitor and make adjustments as needed from HMI (Computer Screens)
• CIP of equipment as needed
• Perform minor maintenance items (e.g, change gaskets, check balls, plate inspections, etc.)
• Maintains Production and CIP charts, logs, MES entry
• Inventories and stocks supplies and ingredients as need
• Operates motorized floor lift
• Lock out equipment as necessary
• Attend required training and take proficiency tests
• Samples product, water, and ingredients in-process and final powder
• Changes filter cartridges, bag house bags, in line filters etc., as needed
• Knows, adheres to and applies GPS principles
• Packages powder and seals bags
• Samples powder as needed
• Checks and records metal detector sensitivity
• Cleans packaging room and assigned areas
• Restocks bag room with supplies (bags, pallets, cardboard and routine maintenance items)

Additional Functions:

• Regular and timely attendance required

Glanbia Values:

• Showing Respect
• Find a Better Way
• Winning Together
• The Customer's Champion
• Performance Matters

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read numbers and do simple math (addition and subtraction)
• Basic Computer skills
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to work in hot and wet conditions
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment; including forklifts
• Handwriting must be clear and legible
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
• Ability to read and write instructions in English
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently (51-75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1-25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point);
  
  depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
• May be exposed to ___85+______ noise levels in which hearing protection will be needed.

Disclaimer:

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.

Nearest Major Market:
Twin Falls