Process Operator I, Liquids

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to equipment SOPs, GMP standards, food & flavor regulations (kosher), and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including use of engineering controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.
• Accurately weigh and document ingredients for blended flavor batches.
• Process blended flavor batch formulations composed of liquid and powder ingredients using Homogenizers, Centrifuges, and Filter Presses to satisfy customer orders.
• Operate equipment according to product manufacturing instructions to produce high quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Utilize equipment and facility computer programs to effectively maintain process and material data related to manufacturing requirements.
• Store ingredients and packaging from warehouse for each batch made, assuring proper amounts and lot numbers are used and recorded to assure proper ingredient rotation (FIFO).
• Ensures compliance with OSHA standards of equipment and operations.
• Thoroughly clean, sanitize and organize workspaces and shared facility areas as directed to maintain an efficient and high-quality manufacturing operation and environment.
• Thoroughly clean, sanitize, and organize Process-specific equipment as directed to maintain an efficient and high-quality manufacturing operation and environment.
• Actively participate in periodic training sessions to increase understanding of and abilities related to safety, quality, productivity, materials, and equipment operation.
• Complete and submit prescribed daily and/or weekly checklists of key facility equipment and utilities to ensure consistent and effective operation of manufacturing processes.
• Provide support and guidance to other operators by accessing established operating protocols, coaching, and seeking direction from management or technical personnel.
• Responsible for adding waste to a satellite accumulation container, labeling, sampling and transporting hazardous waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, including performing the duties of a Compounder as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience within liquid compounding, powder blending, and spray dry preferred.
• Forklift, SAP, FlexNet, Microsoft, and RF Scanner experience preferred.
• Flavor industry desired.
• Computer literate.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Critical Thinking
• 5S Lean Manufacturing Practices
• Mathematical Skills including Weights and Conversions
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, employees will engage in awareness and practical training, relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, in order to adhere to applicable environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.