Operator , Production

Job Summary

Control or operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery.

• Safe and effective operation and minor adjustments of all packaging equipment.
• Proper handling, packaging, labeling, coding and marking of product.
• Accurate and timely sampling of materials and communication to lab.
• Accurate and timely documentation of your production day.
• Safe, healthy and clean work environment.
• Report all accidents or near misses to Lead/Supervisor.
• Willing to support other production lines and assist Spray Operators.
• Regular on time attendance.
• Proper and timely communication of equipment performance to Operators/Leads.
• Effective evaluation of the quality of all packaging raw materials consumed in the operation. Report any defects you encounter to Lead/Supervisor.
• All product change overs are completed in an efficient and timely manner.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently and with a group in accordance with the company safety & sanitation standards.
• Basic computer skills:
  Access, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to work on your feet the majority of the day.
• Moderate to heavy stair climbing (including vertical ladders)

This position operates in a production/plant environment 95% of the time. This position requires lifting up to 55 lbs. (25 kg). Incumbent must be willing to work in hot and/or cold environments. Incumbent must also be willing to work in a dusty environment and be willing/able to wear half or full-face respirators.

• Maintain, exhibit, and promote a safe, healthy and clean workplace.
• Produce quality products, on time, in a team-oriented, employee-driven environment.
• Operate the department with written SOP's and work instructions.
• Cooperate, coordinate, and communicate with other shifts and site departments.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team as necessary.
• Promote employee driven atmosphere.
• Promote IFF's Core Values (Safety and Health, Environmental Stewardship, Highest Ethical Behavior, Respect for People)