Process Operator

Job Description

BASIC PURPOSE

The Chemical Process Operator performs all the operating functions in the production departments. Has a strong background in all areas and is capable of training new associates when necessary.

The position holder performs various jobs in the factory consistent with the physical demands and skill level of the position.

• Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• The Chemical Process Operator performs all the operating functions in the production departments

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be responsible for:

Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.

• To comply with NFI’s Safety Policy and maintains a safe and healthy work environment that meets or exceeds governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards
• To comply with NFI’s Quality Policy for delivering 100% safe products to our customers.
• To load trucks and containers with NFI finished flavors and components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of batch tickets, production orders, HACCP forms and SAP transactions
• Inspect all outgoing containers for compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, customer, and company specifications.
• To unload trucks and tankers of flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of shipping and receiving documentation and SAP transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent reading and writing skills in English
• Excellent math skills for weights and measures of ingredients
• Certified operating a forklift.
• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills and SAP computer skills
• Intermediate problem-solving skills

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience
• To comply with OSHA, GMP, FDA, DOT, FAA, and EPA regulations while working in the shipping and receiving department.

To comply with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, FDA, DOT, and EPA regulations while working in the production operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of materials, tools, and ingredients. (5 – 55 lbs.)
• Frequent standing, walking, gripping, and reaching
• Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs.