Flavor Process Operator I

MANE; Woodlawn (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MANE is seeking a Process Operator to handle blended flavor batches and operate homogenizers, centrifuges, and filter presses. You will interact with Quality, Production, Management, Maintenance, and auditors to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include weighing ingredients, maintaining FIFO records, and upholding strict safety and environmental standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with liquid compounding, powder blending, and spray drying preferred.
• Forklift, SAP, FlexNet, Microsoft, and RF Scanner experience preferred.
• Flavor industry experience desired.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to equipment SOPs, GMP standards, food & flavor regulations (kosher), and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use PPE to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.
• Accurately weigh and document ingredients for blended flavor batches.
• Process blended flavor batch formulations using Homogenizers, Centrifuges, and Filter Presses to satisfy customer orders.
• Operate equipment according to product manufacturing instructions to produce high quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Utilize equipment and facility computer programs to maintain process and material data.
• Store ingredients and packaging with FIFO, ensuring proper lot numbers and rotation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards of equipment and operations.
• Clean, sanitize and organize workspaces and shared facilities.
• Participate in training sessions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment operation.
• Submit daily/weekly checklists for key equipment and utilities to ensure reliable operations.
• Provide guidance to other operators by following operating protocols and management direction.
• Handle waste to satellite accumulation container, labeling, sampling, and transporting hazardous waste.
• Perform duties of a Compounder as needed.
• Engage in environmental training and adhere to policies and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & Presentation

Critical thinking

5S Lean Manufacturing

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

SAP

FlexNet

Microsoft

RF Scanner

Job description

MANE is seeking a Process Operator to handle blended flavor batches and operate homogenizers, centrifuges, and filter presses. You will interact with Quality, Production, Management, Maintenance, and auditors to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include weighing ingredients, maintaining FIFO records, and upholding strict safety and environmental standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.