What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator, Production Technician II - 2nd Shift - St. Louis, MO position at DSM?
Operator, Production Technician II
St. Louis, MO
On-Site
To mix, blend, and formulate batches of raw ingredients and materials into finished product as specified on work orders to include liquid flavors and vanilla items according to formulas, procedures, and quality standards.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities
- Verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations
- Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling and storage of food products; and report any known or observed violations to management
- Able to lift up to and including 50-pound packages in a safe manner as well as handling heavier packages including 55-gallon drums
- Assist Team Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and performing competency reviews as needed
- Properly and accurately sign off for raw materials retrieved, checking for foreign materials, rework generated, finished product produced, date and time completed on computer generated batch reports
- Must understand and follow procedures for pulling product samples for quality analysis
We bring
- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
- Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments
- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
- Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
- Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
- Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change
You bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work independently and in accordance with company safety and sanitation standards is required
- Must have 3-5 years related experience
- Previous food plant experience helpful
- Must possess and be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a Production Tech I (kettle packing, serac, pail filler, drum line, flavor room 3 tank operations, label printing, and SAP) and Production Tech II (liquid compounding, emulsions, vanilla blending, vanilla still operation, and SAP)
- Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold)
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com
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