1st Shift Process Controller

Urban Farmer; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer in Manteno, IL is seeking a Process Controller Operator to ensure finished products meet regulatory standards and customer specs. You will perform on-line weight inspections, record findings, and implement corrective actions. The role emphasizes strict adherence to GMP, accurate data entry, and proactive quality control.

You will calibrate scales, monitor equipment, and train new staff. Responsibilities include maintaining SPC weight sheets, conducting mass balancing, analyzing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) weight sheets to monitor product compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Basic math

MS Word & Excel

Bilingual EN/ES a plus

Tablet data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Quantum meters

Bostwick meters

Weight scales

Calipers

Thermometers

Rulers

Calculators

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Process Controller Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that finished products consistently meet regulatory standards, customer specifications, and company net content requirements. This position involves conducting on-line weight inspections of finished products, meticulously recording findings, and implementing corrective actions when discrepancies arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) weight sheets to monitor product compliance.
• Ensure the calibration and proper functioning of scales and other measuring equipment.
• Conduct thorough inspections at all stages of production prior to packaging, verifying that ingredient part numbers and descriptions align with the formula while assessing potential food safety and quality concerns. Additional inspections may be assigned by the production supervisor or manager.
• Input and maintain test data digitally using a tablet for efficient review and analysis.
• Complete mass balancing checks at least twice per shift to ensure consistency.
• Analyze inspection data and prepare reports regarding weight control, finished goods, and quality checks, documenting any deviations from established standards.
• Identify opportunities for quality control enhancements and implement effective methods to address them.
• Communicate any quality or compliance concerns promptly to the Production Supervisor and relevant management.
• Confirm that all ingredients staged on the production line correspond to the approved formula.
• Record target weights and the minimum and maximum operating weight ranges on both the SPC weight sheet and the tablet.
• Complete graph charts and weight check sheets as outlined in the Process Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure scales are free from debris.
• Train new employees on process procedures and standards.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and plant safety regulations within the processing facility, reporting any food safety and quality concerns immediately to supervisors and quality representatives on shift.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using test equipment such as Quantum meters, Bostwick meters, weight scales, calipers, thermometers, rulers, and calculators.
• Capable of performing basic math calculations with the aid of a calculator.
• Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and graph data on SPC documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to ensure compliance with quality standards and effective issue resolution.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in using tablets and familiarity with MS Word and Excel. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to regularly lift and carry product samples weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Capability to perform tasks in varying working conditions, including hot and cold environments.
• Must wear assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to sanitation procedures.
• Ability to stand or walk for at least 8 hours to reach workstations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a manufacturing environment with variable temperature and loud noises from machinery and equipment alarms. The incumbent will be exposed to loud noises and alarms from equipment and machinery.