Operator

Responsibilities

• Set up machines to order specifications for bottling.
• Fill and label products according to order specifications.
• Clean and sanitize equipment between orders.
• Maintain strict attention to good manufacturing practices and plant safety and sanitation policies.
• Read and understand computer-generated batch reports to set up machines accurately.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the care, handling, and storage of food products; report any violations to management.
• Utilize HACCP philosophy and procedures in daily work routines.
• Understand and follow all plant policies concerning safety, emergency procedures, conduct, maintenance, sanitation, and departmental procedures.
• Assist the Team Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and performing competency reviews.
• Follow procedures for pulling product samples for quality analysis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds safely and handle heavier packages, including 55-gallon drums.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Eligible employees and dependents receive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Eligible employees and dependents receive a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Eligible employees receive vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Employees aged 21 or older may invest in the Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan on the first of the month following at least one calendar year of employment.