What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at AKER BIOMARINE MANUFACTURING LLC?
Job Details
Description
Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. The company has a strong position in its industry.
In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet.
We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world.
We are about 500 employees globally, with more than 30 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high-performing, diverse and fun work environment.
Qualifications
Production Operator performs all aspects of the process for Lysoveta and Algae., including material handling, equipment operations, equipment maintenance, process monitoring, quality control, and various support activities.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Operate manufacturing equipment
- Operate process equipment including but not limited to valves, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, etc.
- Perform process rounds and collect operating parameter data, raise awareness of conditions that are outside of expected ranges
- Investigate and troubleshoot abnormal conditions or equipment malfunctions
- Operate the production equipment via HMI (Human Machine Interface)
- Monitor plant equipment using flowmeters, panel lights, gauges, valves, to make sure it is operating safely and efficiently
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment
- Monitor process paraments and make adjustment to keep the product within specification limits
- Identify problems and find solutions to reduce downtime and produce in an efficient way
- Verify and calibrate instruments, perform preventive maintenance
- Identify and apply improvements to the process
- Handle hazardous materials and hazardous waste
- Perform in-process analyses
- Document production data and maintain records for compliance (work order WO, weights, self-checks, etc.)
- Maintain inventory of raw materials, consumables and packaging needed for the process
- Ensure clean and safe workspace
- Ensure the quality of work, products and services as a priority, performing all activities in compliance with GLP/GMP requirements
Required Skill/Abilities:
- Must have good mechanical skills
- Chemistry & Physics fundamentals
- Willing to operator a Forklift
- Able to work around and with various chemicals including ethanol, caustics and acids
- Must be available to work off shift and overtime
- Skills in basic computer (World, Excel)
- Basic math skills (additions, subtractions, multiplications, divisions)
- Ability to read and interpret prints
- Written and verbal skills for effective communication
- Work closely with Production Manager, QA Manger and other departments such as warehouse
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Shifts Sunday- Tuesday and every other Saturday, or Wednesday- Friday and every other Saturday from 6am-6pm
Education Requirements:
- Process Technology degree
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
