Rework​/Blanching Operator

Safety Sensitive Position:
Yes

Job Title:

Rework Operator

Location:

OEN – Sylvester GA

Department:
Production

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position:
Yes

We are a global leader in food and 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 the 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 a more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply.

Supplying products and ingredients on a 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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• Operate the balancers as needed in production. Operate the skin and heart cleaning equipment.
• Ensure product flows into correct sorting and blanching bins.
• Pull dryer samples for the QA Tech.
• See that all equipment is properly used and maintained.
• Practice safe work habits and know how to use protective devices.
• Keep the Shift Supervisor informed of all problems with recommended solutions for these problems.
• All employees are directly responsible for Quality of OEN products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with the GMP rules and the Sanitation, Safety and HACCP Programs.
• Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to the job, including but not limited to, Right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens and lockout/tagout.
• Execute special projects and other related activities as directed.
• Sanitation Responsibilities:
• Keep the oven clean and clear of skins, hearts and other debris.
• Keep the oiler filled on the chain and working properly.
• Always maintain clean work areas or when appropriate.
• Keep all areas assigned to you on the sanitation schedule maintained
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with training as needed.

• High School or GED is preferred.
• 1 – 5 years of machine operating experience is required.

Note:

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

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Revised by:
Shon Ford

Reviewed On: 08/07/2026