Manufacturing Operator

Position: Manufacturing Operator I

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Job Summary

Responsible for a team assigned to the cell for the preparation, production and/or packaging of blend material. In addition to the base responsibilities of a Manufacturing Operator I, employee must specialize in one or more of four specialty roles:
Blend Specialist, Packaging Specialist, Weight Room Specialist, and/or Sanitation Specialist.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Effectively read, understand and extract vital information from detailed batch records in written and electronic forms. Utilize this information to execute proper work instructions using the DQS system.
• Screen, blend and package a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including those which are allergenic.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring all processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation of equipment to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs.
• Ensures proper cleaning, blending, packaging and material inspection per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report any equipment issues or damage to your immediate supervisor.
• Perform retention sampling on products in sterile conditions.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialty Roles

• Blend Specialist
  • Operation of equipment (blenders, screeners, mills, forklifts, magnets, packaging equipment, metal detectors, etc…) to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs such as replacing seals and assemble/disassemble of chopper blades.
  • Working knowledge of 4 or more blenders
• Weight Room Specialist
  • Responsible for the preparation of blends and procedures to be followed to produce final blend product.
  • Responsible for coordinating down pack of distribution orders on a daily basis
  • Receiving and packaging R&D lab sample requests
• Packaging Specialist
  • Independent operation of automated and semi-automated packaging lines
• Sanitation Specialist

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Performance Indicators

• Regular attendance
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Ensuring the proper Personal Protective Equipment is worn in all required areas.
• Consistently maintain a sanitary work environment.
• Proper and safe use of pallet jacks and forklifts when moving material in and out of blending rooms and loading and unloading the mezzanines.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Fork lift training and certification.

Experience Required

• Previous Manufacturing experience working as a Machine Technician at least of one year.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Successful completion of the Manufacturing Operator I Assessment
• Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form as well as allergen products.
• Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice
• Possess the ability to read and understand the information on the (DQS) computer system.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of production including documentation, weigh room and DQS system.

Language, Computer & Numeracy

• Clear command of the English language both verbal and in writing
• Basic computer skills to include MS Excel, Word DQS and SAP

Travel Requirements

N/A

Typical Physical Activity

• Regularly involves standing, talking or listening, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Regularly involves going up and down stairs.
• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.
• Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass respiratory exam and fit test.
• Ability to work while wearing Personal Protective Equipment including respirator (which requires minimal to no facial hair).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves strenuous physical activity primarily labor intensive in nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20…