Technician I, Blending

Job Title

Operates blending and packaging equipment while maintaining accurate records in a clean room environment.

Operates blending and packaging equipment while maintaining accurate records in a clean room environment.

Schedule:

Week 1 = Monday
- Thursday 6:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.;
Week 2 = Tuesday
- Friday 6:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Education, certifications, and experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Preferred work experience in a clean room environment

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others Good written and verbal communication skills Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment Lab analytical and measurement instrumentation Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, freight elevator, etc.)

Ability to operate fork truck and pallet floor jack proficiently Mechanical:
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance Mathematics:
Knowledge of basic math, ability to use calculator Control Precision:
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a piece of equipment to exact positions Written Expression:
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand Written Comprehension:
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing Availability to work overtime daily and weekends Flexibility to support / train across two shifts

Working conditions:

Fast paced bio-chemical/chemical/dry blending manufacturing environment working both in office & plant settings. May perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, JHAs, and support of the ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

Physical requirements:

Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, & eye/hand coordination 6+ hours a day Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling and climbing ladders Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools Ability to wear respirators according to respiratory protection program

Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives Perform operations and minor maintenance activities in an environment which requires full gowning and occasional respirator use Ensure product safety and minimize environmental impact

• Blending Operations Set up and operates mixing and packaging process equipment Monitor process variables and takes action to get back into norm Accurately record process data in accordance with FSSC
  22000, ISO
  9001, & ASQUA requirements Raw material validation (Lot code, expiration date, & quantity including weights) Following batch data sheets (including Blend time and speed) Documentation, which includes HACCP checks, traceability checks, & etc.
• Sanitation & Cleaning (Pre-Blend) Ensure lift stations are sanitized on a daily basis Ensure the gowning & de-gowning rooms are adequately stocked and cleaned All equipment and work surfaces are cleaned and sanitized prior to start up, (pre-op checks)
• Equipment Set Up HVAC(s) normal operational mode (humidity within tolerances) Dust collector piping assembled and compression system operational HACCP - X ray, metal detectors, & magnet assembly cleaned and tested Mechanical equipment assembled and operational Scales clean, leveled, and then verified Misc. items such as scoops, scrapers, etc. prepared
• Packaging Equipment operation (lot code, weight tolerances, & seal strength) B-zone preparation and documentation (temporary resource management)
• Sanitation & Cleaning (Post-Blend) Ensures lift stations are functioning properly Ensures gowning, de-gowning, air shower, & washrooms have been cleaned All mechanical equipment disassembled and cleaned, includes all working surfaces Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the…