Process Operator- Sagamore

Tate & Lyle; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverages

Dental coverages

Vision coverages

Paid time off package

401K with company match

Company paid life insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Identity Theft protection

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Process Operator in Lafayette, Indiana to operate equipment, monitor quality, and maintain production records for target outputs.

The role requires flexibility to work 12-hour shifts on a 3-on/3-off schedule, with day and night rotations, overtime as needed, and compliance with safety and GMP standards. Training others and basic maintenance duties are included.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a rotating 3 on/3 off schedule.
• Capable of operating machine tools, chemical processing, and packaging equipment.
• Maintain GMP-compliant work environment and keep production records.
• Able to learn all aspects of process operation and train others.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to meet production specs.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and record process data for performance analysis.

Skills

Forklift operation

PPE compliance

Shift endurance

Quality monitoring

Process operation

Tools

OSI PI ERP system

Job description

You want to be part of a collaborative team? You have a passion for innovation, and want to work with other dedicated individuals?

Tate & Lyle is a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions. Supported by our 160-year history of ingredient innovation, we partner with customers to provide consumers with healthier and tastier choices. Our purpose is simple: to help people all over the world make healthier and tastier food and drink choices, whilst supporting our communities and caring for our planet, not just today but for the future.

Location

This position is located at Tate & Lyles flagship facility, located in Lafayette, Indiana. West Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana is home to Purdue University. A community rich with tradition and all of beauty of a classic Midwestern destination while only a few hours away from Indianapolis, Chicago, and Louisville. A vibrant downtown area, spanning Lafayette and West Lafayette, remains the heart of the cities’ ever-grown community.

Work Schedule

This position requires working 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3 days on / 3 days off schedule. Candidates must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as part of the rotation. Overtime may be required based on business needs, including during peak production periods or to cover absences.

About the role and the impact, you will offer:

• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods
• Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
• Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis

Main accountabilities

• Package final product for distribution.
• (Process Support: Warehouse & Packaging) Obtain in process samples and run required test specifications.
• Diagnose, operate, correct, and manage the outcomes of complex processing systems (mechanical and chemical) utilizing a real time ERP system (OS PI).
• Deliver effective turnover to the oncoming team through verbal and written communication (logbook).
• Safely perform all required duties. Includes but not limited to, writing permits, performing safety audits, monthly training topics, and daily safety messages.
• Produce quality products, record all information in process quality assurance tests, and take appropriate actions to correct deviations.
• Perform environmental checks per our permits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a clean work environment per established Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Required to learn all aspects of Process Operation via a progressive training program and demonstrate proficiency.
• Train other operators.
• Perform basic maintenance duties and assist maintenance team when directed.
• Operate forklift.
• Considerable care required in monitoring control centers, reviewing information, making independent and informed decisions, and operating equipment safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of operations.
• Isolate and secure energy sources-perform LOTO and LTT.

This position requires

• Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE), safety shoes, hearing protection, safety googles, and hard hats.
• Climb flights of stairs/ladders, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling and standing for 12-hour shift duration on a rotating 3 on 3 off schedule.

Compensation

Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law. Starting pay for this position is $32.43/hour.

Benefits

• Medical coverages
• Dental coverages
• Vision coverages
• Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Identity Theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine

California Consumer Privacy Act (\"CCPA\")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ( “CCPA” ) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. With 165 years of ingredient innovation, Tate & Lyle helps food and beverage brands grow by winning on taste, nutrition and performance. The company’s ingredients power products consumed by millions every day, delivering value in 120 markets. Tate & Lyle combines leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification to reduce sugar, calories and fat, add fibre and protein, and optimise texture and stability across beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces and dressings. With approximately 5,000 experts across around 75 locations in 38 countries, Tate & Lyle partners globally to solve challenges, accelerate launches and deliver commercial advantage, guided by its brand promise: Science, Solutions, Society worldwide.

We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.

For more information, please visit www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook or YouTube