Formulation Bulk Processor

Weighs out and processes bulk product in accordance with all applicable SOPs, regulations and procedures.

• Great Starting Pay $19.00 (including shift differential)
• 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM
• Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
• Company Profit Sharing (After 6 Mo of F/T Employment)
• First Pay Review After 6 Months
• Free Company Products (Monthly voucher currently equal to $100/month value - $1200/year)
• Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment
• Opportunities to Promote
• No Layoffs
• Safe/All Natural Product Line

Responsibilities

Essential:

• Responsible for following all Plant Policies, Safety Policies, Procedures and Regulations (including but not limited to FDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, Lock Out Tag Out, Required PPE)
• Excellent Technological Skills to use the copier, handheld scanner and navigate such programs as Microsoft Excel, Word, email, JDE, RFGen and MasterControl
• Excellent communication skills including being able to read and follow instructions and to write detailed explanations of work performed. Also able to communicate professionally between Supervisors, shifts and departments any process changes or delays
• Responsible for sanitation using compressed air, hot water, cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, and vacuums to maintain a clean and safe environment for the consumer and the plant
• Actively participate in meetings, safety programs, personal development, and company improvements
• Responsible for driving a forklift safely and under control in tight spaces and in high traffic areas
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task as the demand necessitates
• Expected high personal and team performance with an ability to work without direct supervision
• Excellent eye for detail to create a batch from raw ingredients to its final blended stage
• Ability to determine changes in ingredient color/consistency
• Clean up and dispose of expired ingredients, returned bulks and other materials in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Train/supervise new employees to share vital information/skills to improve their job performance
• Take responsibility for inventory control
• Performs other duties in the facility as needed or assigned

Qualifications

Essential:

• Ability to learn and drive a standup forklift and a scissor lift safely
• Ability to work in and around high places
• Ability to weigh ingredients to nearest 1/1000th of a pound
• Must be able to work with allergens (Milk, Soy and Shellfish)
• Must be able to read and follow directions as given without deviating from the process
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Must be able to problem solve and work under pressure
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and accurately with limited supervision
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs on a regular basis
• Must work in tight spaces including under and around processing equipment
• Must be able to work in varying working conditions including hot, humid and dusty environments
• Must be willing to learn, remember and follow all Plant Policies, Safety Policies, Procedures and Regulations (including but not limited to FDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, Lock Out Tag Out, Required PPE)
• One year or more experience in manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred
• One year or more experience driving a forklift safely is preferred
• Willing to work overtime and on weekends as needed
• Good mechanical understanding to be able to disassemble and reassemble processing equipment
• Ability to learn and use an overhead crane safely