Production Process Operator- Flex Rotating Schedule
3322 Agriculture Dr. Madison, WI 53716 US
Job Description
Production Process Operator/Pelletizing And Pellet Packing
Hours: Wed 12p-6p, Thu-Sun 5:50am-6:00pm OR Wed 1p-7p, Thu-Sun 6:50am-7:00pm
Overview:
- To process and package cultures produced at the Culture Plant. To combine materials according to formulas, procedures, and quality standards.
Job Duties:
- Ensure adherence to all quality systems including, but not limited to, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and Food Safety with an understanding of DuPont’s Quality Policy and procedures
- Comply with all Company policies including, but not limited to, Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMP's, HAACP, Early Reporting of Pain, and Attendance.
- Mix, blend, and formulate materials according to established formulas, procedures, and quality standards.
- Operate production equipment and production tools, such as heating and cooling batch tanks, batch/blend tanks, freezers, scales, gauges, forklifts, pelletizers, packaging equipment, CIP/COP systems, and autoclaves.
- Monitor the status of the production process. This may involve, but is not limited to, oxygen monitoring, collecting lab samples; monitoring temperature, pressure, pH, weights, volumes; taking measurements, interpreting charts, and recording data.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions to make the necessary adjustments in the production process, such as adjusting control instruments, moving products, and adding raw materials.
- Recognize atypical/incorrect conditions in the production area and contact the appropriate personnel. Correct conditions outside standard operating procedures and normal operational parameters, if necessary.
- Maintain accurate written records or logs of all production processes/equipment/maintenance/routine cleaning.
- Monitor machinery and equipment to assure it is operating properly and make minor mechanical adjustments when necessary. Perform routine preventative maintenance. Contact the proper authority for major adjustments or repair.
- Assemble and disassemble production equipment as required by processes.
- Clean, sanitize, and sterilize all production/packaging equipment and other process areas in the plant. Prepare materials for blending, which requires weighing and mixing raw materials in accordance with the batch tickets specifications, as well as using filling equipment in accordance with batch ticket specifications.
- Prepare materials for sterilization, which requires weighing and mixing raw materials in accordance with specifications, and filling equipment with appropriate materials.
- Move raw materials, equipment, and final products throughout the plant.
- Load and unload process equipment.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Must have a high school education or equivalent, a successful work history, the ability to work as a team player, and proven mechanical ability.
- Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the job
- Must be able to detect problems with machinery and problems in the production process and facility.
- Must be able to utilize the metric system for measurement, and add, subtract, multiply, and di-vide using percentages and decimals.
- Must be able to read, communicate, comprehend, and follow written procedures and instructions in English.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in temperatures ranging from negative 70 degrees (-70) to ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit. Conditions may be humid, wet, slippery, and dusty.
- The work requires that employees be able to maintain a high level of personal hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
- Work environments may involve safe handling of potentially hazardous chemicals. The work re-quires that employees wear personal safety protection equipment.
Why work for Advance Services, Inc.
- Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists.
- Enjoy our easy application process.
- Weekly pay.
- Fun Safety and attendance incentives.
- Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
- Great Referral Incentives.
- Advance Services partners with the top companies in the area!
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