FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH - 2ND SHIFT

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all pieces of the filling packaging equipment as well as perform hand-filling tasks
• Operate a small Spray Dryer
• Understand and follow all packaging instructions on production cards and daily schedule (i.e. Weights, label requirements, formula integrity, machine number, etc.)
• Keep accurate production records, report information daily and accurate reporting
• Inspect in-process goods for proper weights, labeling, packaging, pallet configuration, correct and/or report defects
• Perform sanitation duties, perform proper housekeeping, and adhere to safety and GMP procedures
• Help maintain equipment, report all machinery breakdowns or problems, and resolve basic mechanical issues
• Perform all retain procedures
• Absorb and perform basic math functions; must be able to write legibly
• Assist in making basic, small blends, and emulsions
• Perform sampling procedures per specifications
• Operate fork truck in a safe manner
• Perform changeovers and wash downs (including chemical, allergen, and kosher) of equipment
• Participate in team/department meetings, offering suggestions where warranted
• Responsible for disposal of trash and operating compactor

Requirements

• Ability to use logical thinking in performing multiple duties, often working on different projects at the same time
• Ability to memorize various policies and procedures
• Ability to know when to go to higher level for a decision
• Ability to read and interpret various formula sheets, printed/written materials, and computer screens
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to perform basic math functions; must be able to write legibly
• Ability to lift and carry pails of liquids (50 lbs), move containers over 50 lbs., hand roll 600 lb drums
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and bend/stoop to work around equipment
• Ability to operate hand tools, high-pressure water hoses, and enter information onto a computer (touch-screen/keyboard)
• Ability to work a full shift plus daily overtime (often on short notice) and on weekends, plus have flexibility to work other shifts or longer shifts (10-12 hours)
• Fork truck license required or ability to become fork truck certified through McCormick and Company
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to wear a PAPR/positive pressure respirator and to be physically able to complete annual pulmonary function monitoring and testing

Qualifications

• Experience in a computer-based system - SAP experience
• Experience working in a GMP environment
• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• One year of production experience involving mixing/blending/processing or related experience