Manufacturing Operator I

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in nutritional solutions as a Manufacturing Operator I. At Glanbia Nutritionals, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality of our products. This full-time, entry-level position involves various operational tasks in our production facility. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality, and must be able to operate basic manufacturing equipment while adhering to all safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with amino acids and vitamins in various forms.
• Must work flexible hours including overtime.
• Clear command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and packaging blend material.
• Maintain cleanliness of the production area and equipment.
• Assist the operator with blending and packing tasks.

Skills

Ability to follow direction

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to work with allergens

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Join to apply for the Manufacturing Operator I role at Glanbia Nutritionals

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Manufacturing Operator I role at Glanbia Nutritionals

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Blending Operator I Job Description Revised March 2021

Supervisor’s Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Backed Up By: Manufacturing Supervisor

Starting Pay: $21.12

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

Job Summary

Responsible for the preparation, production and packaging of blend material. Provides assistance to the operator and fills in for basic operator duties as assigned. Maintain blend equipment and production area cleanliness. Must complete all applicable SOP and QA trainings.

Essential Functions

• Box Room duties - tape boxes, insert foil/plastic liners, apply labels to boxes
• Label bags, Zip tie liners, Tape filled boxes, Palletize boxes
• Hand clean separators, air flows, heat sealers, conveyors, scales, metal detectors
• Clean drains Prepare cell for wash - cover electronics, remove scan gun, apply appropriate LOTO
• Able to identify status of equipment and cell
• Operate hand jack and power jack (certified)
• Inspection of raw material and /or fill IBC
• Gather tools and supplies from tool room for blends or wash
• Operate conveyor metal detector, includes HACCP metal checks
• Basic Sampling / Aseptic Sampling
• Scale Check
• Scan in blends to NOAX
• Manufacturing and Inspection Cell Release
• Discharge blenders out of separator (not at line speed)
• Seal foil and plastic liners
• Able to assist the operator with all blending, milling, packing tasks
• Identify ingredient name, lot number and item number
• Operate High Pressure washer and Foamer
• Read and understand sequence of steps on BPR Screen, blend and package a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including those which are allergenic.
• Responsible for following the procedures for the preparation of blends and final blend product.
• Proper cleaning, blending, packaging and material inspection per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proper cleaning of manufacturing equipment and production floor.
• Assist with routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment as requested by the Operator.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Following and living Glanbia values: Showing Respect, Winning Together, Finding a Better Way, Performance Matters, and Customers Champion.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates
  
  

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form as well as allergen products.
• Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice
• Clear command of the English language both verbal and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
  
  

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical Environmental Conditions Travel Requirements

• Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Regularly involves going up and down stairs.
• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing. Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment, light traffic).
• May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e. production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock .
• N/A
  
  

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Glanbia Nutritionals by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Manufacturing Operator” roles.

Process Technician, Plastic Injection Molding (Starlink) - Night Shift

Production Operator - North Hollywood, CA

Additive Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift

Hawthorne, CA $105,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago

CNC Machinist I-IV: Swing Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm)

CNC Machinist (Starship Components) - Level 4/5 (2nd shift)

Water Production and Treatment Plant Operator I

Santa Monica, CA $78,960.00-$107,232.00 2 weeks ago

Santa Clarita, CA $22.00-$30.00 1 month ago

Redondo Beach, CA $18.00-$23.50 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.