Extract and Emulsion Operator I - 1st shift

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. We develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences, driven by a team of creative, passionate individuals.

About the role

This position is responsible for the production of extracts and emulsions in a flavors manufacturing facility. Team members monitor equipment, follow sanitary practices, move and lift products into tanks, and filter product through presses and homogenizers.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and controls processes, including blending, extraction, and filtration.
• Completes appropriate documentation and batch sheets.
• Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP, and HACCP instructions and guidelines.
• Acts with safety awareness and accident prevention in mind during all tasks.
• Sets up, calibrates, and monitors instruments such as filter presses, chillers, and homogenizers.
• Tears down, cleans, and re-assembles equipment, including pumps, filter presses, valves, utensils, vessels, and lines.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations.
• Performs minor maintenance work on equipment to ensure continuous operation of the process.
• Completes indicator readings and test results, such as specific gravity.
• Lifts heavy drums and bags (up to 50 lbs.) while wearing proper PPE.
• Follows detailed instructions to operate equipment in a fast-paced environment, multitasking and performing under pressure while remaining flexible.
• Adheres to sanitary guidelines for CIP (Clean-In-Place) and cleaning.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• General knowledge of workplace safety and quality processes, including GMPs and allergens.
• Must follow safety requirements and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes, safety goggles, and a mask as necessary.
• Experience compounding batches.
• Basic math skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate and report issues.
• Chemical experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask or handle multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization, including technical teams.
• Ability to manually lift 50 lbs. continuously when necessary.
• Ability to perform shift work as necessary.

Pay

Hourly rate: $20 per hour (higher with experience).

Schedule

1st shift: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. For more information on our benefits, click here.