Extraction Operator

Synergy Flavors (OH) LLC; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors (OH) LLC in Hamilton, Ohio is seeking skilled individuals to operate various processes including blending and extraction. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and meticulous operation of equipment in accordance with strict sanitary guidelines.

Compensation starts at $18.00/hr, with the actual salary contingent on experience and skills. This position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate process and utility equipment safely and hygienically.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and process monitoring.
• Capable of performing physical tasks and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and control blending, extraction, and filtration processes.
• Complete appropriate documentation for production tasks.
• Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure smooth operation.
• Follow safety and sanitary guidelines during operations.

Job description

Position Details

Department: Operations. Location: Hamilton, Ohio. Work Arrangement: Onsite. Reporting To: Production Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up and controls processes, i.e. blending, extraction and filtration.
• Completes appropriate documentation.
• Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP and HAACP instructions and guidelines.
• Acts with safety awareness and accident prevention in all tasks.
• Sets up, calibrates and monitors instruments such as pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer, and thermometers.
• Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment such as pumps, grinders, valves, etc.
• Clean utensils, vessels and lines.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment and performance variations.
• Performs minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous operation.
• Monitors PLC-controlled equipment and problem-solves any variation from the standard.
• Completes the daily, weekly and monthly sanitation schedules.
• Tends solvent extraction equipment that extracts flavor compounds.
• Observes temperature and steam pressure gauges and flowmeters, and turns valves or hand wheels to regulate temperature and flow of material within specified limits.
• Records indicator readings and test results.
• Follows standard instructions to package products to specifications.
• Lifts heavy drums and bags and wears proper PPE.
• Strictly follows detailed instructions to monitor equipment and control temperatures.
• Works in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task and perform under pressure while remaining flexible.
• Follows sanitary guidelines for CIP and cleaning.
• Fills out necessary paperwork and batch sheets that accompany mixes compounded.

Compensation

Starting Salary: $18.00/hr. Actual compensation depends on factors such as geography, skills, education, experience and other relevant factors.

This role will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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