Production Operator

Custom-Flavors; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Flavors in Concord, North Carolina, is seeking a Production Operator III to help produce customized flavors in a brand-new facility. You will work hands-on with flavor batches, assemble materials, and support packaging and warehouse tasks to hit daily goals.

Ideal candidates have flavor batching experience, basic lab tooling familiarity, and a commitment to quality and safety in a GMP environment. Training will cover all daily operations and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of flavor batching experience.
• 1+ year of flavor compounding experience (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Create small pours for flavor batches.
• Assemble raw materials for each product batch.
• Start and complete product batches according to formula.
• Set up and label boxes for packaging.
• Mix liquid and powder formulations, including natural flavors.
• Document adjustments and maintain accurate records.
• Package finished flavors and assist other operators in batch creation.
• Inspect and verify cleaning and sanitation levels.
• Inspect containers to meet packing specifications.
• Submit samples to Quality Assurance for testing.

Skills

Communication

Forklift safety

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pipettes

Scales

Beakers

Job description

Production Operator

Custom Flavors Concord, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Join Us at the Ground Floor of Something Flavorful! We’re opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility, and we’re looking for talented Production Operators to help us bring bold, customized flavors to life. This is a unique chance to step into a fresh, modern space and make your mark from day one. If you’re an experienced batch maker who thrives in hands‑on work and wants to be part of building something new, this is your opportunity.

Position Purpose

The Production Operator III plays a pivotal role in day‑to‑day Production operations to create our customized flavors. Operator IIIs will use lab materials, such as pipettes, scales, beakers, bottles, and jars, to follow flavor recipes to create our small flavor pours, which are high impact flavors mixed on a smaller scale. Production Operator IIIs will also support our Packaging and Production teams by completing additional duties and responsibilities in the warehouse to achieve daily goals.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create small pours for flavor batches
• Assemble raw materials associated for each product batch
• Start and complete product batch according to formula
• Set up and label boxes
• Mixing and manufacturing liquid and powder formulations, including natural and organic flavors, extracts, and complex batches
• Make adjustments if needed and ensure accurate documentation
• Package finished flavors
• Assist other Production Operators with flavor batch creations
• Inspect and approve level or required PPM of cleaning and sanitation solutions
• Inspect bottles, pails, and other containers to ensure that packing specifications are met
• Perform duties in compliance with company safety rules, SOP’s and GMP’s
• Submit samples to Quality Assurance for testing and approval
• Additional duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with all colleagues, levels of management, vendors, and customers
• Knowledge of forklift operation and rules of safety
• Basic understanding of quality control, production, and food safety

  Physical Demands

  The physical responsibilities described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, as well as talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to regularly use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and climb stairs. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift shipping and receiving supplies up to 50 pounds and ability to push or pull up to 200 pounds with assistance.

  Working conditions

  The position works in a warehouse setting. This role routinely uses warehouse equipment such as a pellet jack, forklift, and standard office supplies such as computers and phones. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

  Travel

  Local travel to multiple worksites within a during the business day may be required.

  Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

  • This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30pm
  • Temporary schedule Monday - Friday 7:00 am- 4:00pm

  Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 6+ months of flavor batching experience

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year of flavor compounding experience

  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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