Spray Dryer Operator

American Laboratories is a growing multi-industry supplier for the extensive products it manufactures. We were founded in 1967 based on the knowledge of manufacturing enzymes, proteins, and flavors to various industries. Today, American Laboratories employs over 125 people, offers an extensive listing of over 300 products to the Human Pharmaceutical, Human Nutritional, Food Processing, and Animal Health industries in the United States and 45 countries around the world.

At American Laboratories, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and skills. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are devoted to offering an all-encompassing work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself and make an impact. We offer a variety of job specific and business skills programs and trainings to our employees. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them, and likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package (salary and bonus) as well as a comprehensive, family-friendly benefits package including:

• Exceptional family medical, dental, and vision benefits (100% company paid premiums). 100% paid deductible/out of pocket expenses for Medical
• Paid time off and sick leave
• 9 paid holidays
• Exceptional 401k fund contributions (up to 9%)
• Great schedules
• Wellness incentives

Pay is based on experience.

Production Operator (Spray Dryer)

The position will be located at 5020 S 33rd St., working with different management levels and support personnel in all other locations.

The impact you will have:

• Working in the manufacturing facility or production group assigned by supervision or management
• Assembly, operation and cleaning of process equipment which may include: kettles, mixers, grinders, pumps, scales, nozzles, dryers and any other equipment used in manufacturing processes
• Operation of test equipment such as: pH meter, caliper, thermometer and others
• Maintaining of work areas in clean and orderly fashion
• Maintaining equipment (minor repairs)
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Follow Good Documentation Practices including records on Manufacturing Instructions and cleaning records
• Assist Plant Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Production Staff and Quality Assurance in troubleshooting and determining root cause of process deviations
• Assist Technical Services on process improvement and product development projects as assigned by supervisor
• Follow Safety SOPs and provide recommendations to the Safety Committee when appropriate
• Request repairs to equipment from supervisor and/or maintenance as needed

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to competently perform processing procedures.
• It is preferred that you will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cGMP, and manufacturing documentation.
• Willingness and ability to learn, work hands-on and with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced and diverse product manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Physical requirements may include working with enzyme products, occasionally rolling or moving drums weighing from 50-350lbs., and lifting drums weighing up to 120lbs.; using material handling equipment such as barrel carts, dollies, pallet jacks and forklifts; bending, twisting and lifting material out of drums and boxes; working with and handling hazardous chemicals.

Please submit a copy of your transcript if you have < 5 years of work experience.

American Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

WORK HOURS

Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM-3:30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Spray Dryer Operating: 3 years (Required)
• CGMP: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Omaha, NE 68107 (Required)

Work Location: In person