Process Operator II

About the position

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Responsibilities

  • Independently operate and troubleshoot 1 or more of the following pieces of equipment: 14C, 14F, Pellet Mill, and Vacuum Blender.
  • Direct and instruct Utility Operators in daily functions.
  • Prepare equipment, such as tanks, Spray Dryer, vibratory sieves, pumps, hoses, etc.
  • Clean equipment after use, following appropriate SOPs and/or supervisor direction.
  • Complete cleaning log and co-sign with Utility Operator.
  • Bring raw material from storage or other departments, measure weight, and scan.
  • Weigh and scan excess raw material and return to storage.
  • Ensure accuracy of material by cross-referencing the name, code, batch, and quantity against the work-order.
  • Report to Supervisor any discrepancies and complete troubleshooting as directed.
  • Manage and maintain department storage location, inventory controls, and records.
  • Accurately read and interpret control instruments and prepare legible and accurate records for all operations.
  • Load equipment with correct quantity of raw material and effectively produce materials of varying complexity.
  • Monitor the spray dry process and perform self-checks and quality testing.
  • Understand and comply with proper equipment, product, and work area sanitation policies.
  • Proactively identify process improvements and complete first level of preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Take samples according to internal SOP.
  • Pack, weigh, and scan product into appropriate packaging for intermediate use or for final shipment to customer.
  • Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, and internal safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Meet targets for production rate and changeover times.
  • Identify deviations and document/communicate them per SOP.
  • Notify management in case of emergency, safety issue, or abnormal situation.
  • Exhibit excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to work performance.
  • Independently train a wide range of employees on the competencies required of a Utility Operator.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment required.
  • Spray dry experience in flavor, ingredient, food, or chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Minimum 1-year forklift operation experience with certification.
  • Able to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
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