Production Operator I

Production Operator I - St Joseph, MO

NATURE OF WORK

• To produce dry powder food ingredient blends for IFF customers in a timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Able to read and understand computer generated batch reports and follow packaging specifications.
• Able to distinguish product names, resource numbers, lot numbers, and warehouse locations.
• Verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling, and storage of food products; and report any known or observed violations to management.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner.  Must understand and follow all safety procedures.
• Able to continuously lift up to and including 25 KG packages in a safe manner.
• Able to mathematically and accurately break down material for "piece weight" purposes.
• Operate weight scales ensuring measuring accuracy to +/-.3 of a pound.
• Must possess and exhibit organizational skills to properly stage the batch ingredients and/or packaging materials into one condensed area.
• Properly and accurately sign off for raw materials retrieved, checking for foreign materials, rework generated, finished product produced, date and time completed on computer generated batch reports.
• Properly and accurately check all batch ingredients and packaging materials against a computer generated batch report.
• Must possess and exhibit good verbal communication skills to communicate with all departments and coworkers to alert management of problems or needs to ensure proper continuous operations.
• Proper opening, cleaning, and dumping of materials into equipment.
• Must understand and follow procedures of the department for the proper use of the department's equipment.
• Able to accurately and efficiently operate packaging equipment to +.3 of a pound.
• Must understand and follow procedures for pulling retain samples and/or Q.C. samples as noted on batch report with placement in designated boxes.
• Ability to place finished product and rework in their designated place as requested by warehouse operators, noting on batch report the location.
• Must possess knowledge of all raw materials to ensure against foreign contamination or unusual physical qualities.
• Utilize HACCP philosophy and procedures in everyday work routine.
• Must understand and follow all plant policies concerning safety/emergency, conduct, maintenance, sanitation, and current procedures designed for the department.
• Must understand and follow all procedures regarding the cleaning of magnets and make sure the metal checks are checked before the start of each shift.
• Accurately take physical inventory counts of all raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Other functions as required (nonessential functions).
• Responsible for adherence to all quality systems including ISO 14001 and Food Safety with an understanding of IFF’s Quality Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• To successfully perform the requirements of this position, the incumbent must possess a high school or equivalent education.  The incumbent must be able to follow written or verbal instructions.  The ability to work independently and in accordance with company safety and sanitation standards is required.  Knowledge of IFF’s equipment is required.  Previous food plant experience is helpful.  Forklift truck experience and license required, and will be trained upon during onboarding.  Strong mathematical ability required.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

• This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor on the assigned shift and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position operates in a production/plant environment 100 percent of the time.  Exposure to hazardous materials training is a requirement.  Must wear safety clothing, safety glasses and protective mask when required.  Forklift training and license are required.

While we are interested in all qualified candidates with the potential to work in the United States, we are not able to sponsor visas. Additionally, to qualify for this position, you must be proficient in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.

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