Machine Operator 2nd or 3rd shift

Job Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply.

Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real
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The Production Operators are responsible for tending to production machinery that processes peanuts.

• Assist the production line by starting and shutdown of various processing equipment, setting operating equipment controls of equipment and adjusting settings to meet customer specifications of product.
• Perform quality checks throughout the shift to determine accuracy of control settings and to determine if customer specifications are met. Changes may be necessary by opening and closing valves, turning knobs to adjust settings to bring product into the specifications required by customer.
• Record process data accurately and in a timely manner per specification time tables for each lot processed. Legible handwriting and ability to perform basic math functions are necessary.
• Maintain clean, neat and legible records for each lot processed.
• Clean area of responsibility and equipment throughout shift and ensure that area is clean at shift change.
• Inspect product rejections and samples to ensure product is produced is per customer specification.
• Notify Senior Processing Tech or Shift Supervisors of any equipment shut downs or any problems with the quality of processed or produced product.
• Ensure product meets or exceeds customer specification.
• Alert Shift Supervisor if other essential functions performed by other employees are not being carried out.
• Work in outside environmental conditions and around fumes, odors, dusts and mists; exposure to moving mechanical parts and chemicals is common.
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle/feel or pull, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasional lifting and/or moving of heavy equipment or parts (40-50 lbs.) unassisted, or assist others in moving heavier objects.
• Perform all duties in accordance with GMP Rules and the Sanitation, Safety and FMSA/HACCP Programs.
• Follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations, including but not limited to right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.

• High school diploma or GED; or one year related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions.
• Good understanding of written and oral communications and instructions.
• Strong initiative and self‑starting ability.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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