Operator - Night Shift

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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 at least one or more of five specialty roles:
1) Blending,
2) Packaging,
3) Extrusion,
4) Scaling, and/or
5) Tableting. Starting Pay $19.72

• Effectively read, understand and extract vital information from detailed batch records in written and electronic forms. Utilize this information to execute proper work instructions.
• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must specialize in one or more of five specialty roles:
1) Blend Specialist,
2) Packaging Specialist,
3) Weight Room Specialist,
4) Extruder Specialist, and/or
5) Tableting Specialist.

• 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 butterfly valves.
• Working knowledge of 2 or more blenders
• Packaging
• Operates assigned packaging machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
• Disassembles and assembles packaging machine(s)
• Fills, seals and labels boxes according to the batch sheets.
• Extrusion
• Operates assigned extruder machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
• Properly label, fill and tape closed boxes
• Assist operator with assigned tasks during production.
• Scaling
• Able to distinguish material and lot numbers.
• Able to identify allergenic material and labeling of this material.
• Properly weigh minor ingredients according to the batch sheet.
• Tableting
• Operates assigned extruder machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
• Properly label, fill and tape closed finished material boxes
• Assist room operator with assigned tasks during production.

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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.

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

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

• 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 batch sheet.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of production including documentation, weigh room and batch sheet system.

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

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• Regularly involves standing, talking or listening, and the use of hands and…