Spray Dry Operator

Bell Flavors & Fragrances; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage $26–$28

Premium $1 shift differential

Benefits for full-time employees

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Spray Dry Operator to produce spray-dried products in line with customer needs, GMP, and our guidelines. You will work safely, protect coworker safety, and uphold high quality and compliance.

Daily duties include preparing emulsions and operating spray dryers, scrubbers, and sifters; handling raw materials with a forklift; labeling and palletizing; maintaining sanitation and accurate production records; and performing kosherization as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SSOP, Allergen, and Kosher guidelines.
• Experience with batch records and production documentation.
• Ability to operate spray-drying equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare emulsions and operate spray dryers, scrubbers, and sifters.
• Obtain raw materials using a forklift and follow batch cards.
• Fill, label, and palletize containers.
• Clean and maintain equipment and follow lockout procedures.
• Maintain sanitary compliance and accurate production records.
• Perform kosherization as needed and adhere to guidelines.
• Serve as backup for other trained Spray Dry Operators.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Safety awareness

Documentation

Quality compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Spray dryer operation

Forklift operation

Sifter operation

Job description

Position Overview

As a Spray Dry Operator, you will produce spray-dried products in accordance with customer needs, GMP regulations, and Bell’s guidelines. You’ll work safely, ensure coworker safety, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

Job Details

Daily responsibilities include:

• Prepare emulsions and operate spray dryers, scrubbers, and sifters
• Obtain raw materials using a forklift and follow batch cards
• Fill, label, and palletize containers
• Clean and maintain equipment, including lockout and disassembly procedures
• Maintain sanitary compliance in the work area
• Keep accurate production records
• Perform kosherization as needed
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, Allergen, SSOP, Kosher, and other guidelines
• Serve as backup for other trained Spray Dry Operators
• Other duties as required by the manager

Why join us?

• Salary range $26 - $28 per hour plus a premium $1
• Benefit package for the regular full-time employees
• Growth opportunity
• If you are a dedicated and reliable individual with a passion for manufacturing and flavor innovation, we encourage you to apply for the Reaction Operator position

Bell Flavors & Fragrances (www.bellff.com) develops products for the food, beverage, cosmetic, personal care and household care companies throughout the world. Bell has nine manufacturing plants worldwide including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, and China. Bell operates sales offices in more than 40 countries and is proud to be privately held by the Heinz family.