Flavors Blender Operator - 3rd Shift

Synergy Flavors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is hiring a Production Operator to add raw materials to a blender and help produce a quality finished product. Forklift operation is required.

You will move materials, verify counts, follow the formula sequence, discharge and sample the blend, package to the correct weight, and complete daily production reports. You will also clean equipment and maintain GMP standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing experience preferred, and be able to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos, and simple correspondence.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• English reading/writing and communication skills essential.
• Annual Operator Training must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials between areas.
• Verify counts of raw materials for blending.
• Add raw materials to blender per formula sequence.
• Discharge blended product using prescribed screen size.
• Sample blended product and document results.
• Package product to prescribed weight.
• Complete daily production report documenting production, quality and performance.
• Clean and sanitize blender, sifter, and support equipment.
• Maintain clean work station; observe GMPs.
• Disposal of trash and debris per procedures.
• Adhere to department procedures and GMP guidelines.
• Maintain performance standards and safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading and writing English

Mathematical skills

Communication

Annual Operator Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

This position is responsible for the addition of raw materials to a blender to produce a quality finished product.

Responsibilities

• Drive a forklift to bring materials back and forth from the blender area.
• Verify and assure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.
• Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.
• Discharging blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.
• Sampling of blended product.
• Packaging of product in the prescribed package weight.
• Filling out of daily production report to document production, quality, and performance.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of the blender, sifter, and all support equipment.
• Sanitation of work station and surrounding areas.
• Disposal of trash and garbage dumpsters.
• Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's.
• Ability to maintain all performance standards.

Skills and Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to:
• Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Write simple correspondence.
• Communicate with individuals and small groups
• Read, write and speak English.
• Mathematical Skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to complete Annual Operator Training

Physical Demands /Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. Must have ability to work and climb up to 60ft. above ground.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions. The noise level is moderate. Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
• The employee is required to wear a respirator after a Doctor's approval and successfully passing the fit and pulmonary test.

Salary range: $17.00 - $25.00

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.