Manufacturing & Production Technician-1

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world. Through large-scale, efficient manufacturing plants, Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients that add taste, texture, nutrition, and increased functionality to products used or consumed by millions of people every day.

About the role

The following operator roles serve as key positions within our manufacturing and production teams. Each role requires a strong commitment to safety, food safety, and attention to detail, along with the ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including inclement weather and hot/cold temperatures. All positions require manual lifting of up to 50 lbs.

• Packaging Operator: Responsible for operating packaging equipment to fill finished product bags, ensuring proper sampling, weighing, labeling, palletizing, stretch wrapping, and storage for shipment. Additional tasks may include assisting the Shift Supervisor or site leadership in other areas.
• Floor Operator: Supports the production department by receiving materials, communicating with railroads for delivery/removal of railcars, shipping materials using Bill of Lading information, loading/unloading product from trailers, and assisting in other areas as needed.
• Utility Operator: Supports the utilities department by operating high-pressure steam boilers, processing/testing chemicals, monitoring secondary containment, interacting with distillation systems, and managing the site waste treatment center. Requires obtaining an Arkansas high-pressure boiler operator’s license within the first 6 months.
• Lab Operator: Ensures the plant laboratory is prepared for testing, maintains lab records and equipment, and provides data to support findings.
• Control Room Operator: Monitors plant operations through computer systems, ensuring the main operating mechanics are functioning correctly.

Safety Accountabilities

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business. Each team member is expected to:

• Support Tate & Lyle’s culture of compliance with Environment, Health, Food Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions, respecting fellow workers and the communities in which we operate.
• Adhere to Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and exercise STOP WORK AUTHORITY to strengthen workplace safety and prevent serious injury or loss of life.
• Maintain responsibility for quality and food safety within their realm of control.
• Report all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies in procedures for appropriate review and corrective action.
• Suggest improvements to enhance EHSQ systems and methods of work.

This is a Level 3 – Important Role with an EHSQ focus that is 100% task-oriented. Responsibilities include:

• Adherence to area-specific EHSQ procedures and policies.
• Support of EHSQMS elements.
• Conducting EHSQ-specific checks and inspections for policy adherence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Personal Information Collected

The following categories of personal information may be collected during the hiring process:

• Name and contact information.
• Job preference and work availability.
• Social Security Number and/or other identification information.
• Education and qualifications.
• Employment history and experience.
• Military service.
• Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history.
• Social media information.
• Pre-employment test results.
• Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results.
• Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status.
• Information provided during the hiring process.