DISTILLATION OPERATOR II New Jersey Location

Summary: To be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner, to be able to read a batch ticket / instructions and distill a batch in a designated vessel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Distillation or reactor experience, both vacuum & atmospheric
• General distillation process physics understanding……vacuum, open/closed systems, forward and reflux distillation, system parts and function
• Understanding basic separation, solvent recovery concepts
• Diligent in batch-record & log keeping
• Ability to operate all on-site forklifts
• Ability to identify correctly and pour raw materials in designated vessel utilizing scales and load cells
• Ability to follow work instructions to mix compound, track batch in Sage ERP system and submit sample to Quality
• Ability to read and interpret Sage batch sheets
• Ability to set up pumps, control heat/vacuum on S1-S4
• Ability to record/update distillation log sheet with details
• Ability to utilize Sage ERP system to track batches and print stock labels
• Ability to read and compound batches when given disposition from Quality
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limed to GMP, SQF, HAACP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines
• Compliance with systems/programs similar to Flavor Producer’s Quality, Safety and Food Safety programs.
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Competencies

• Decision Quality- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Plans and Aligns- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments and aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Nimble Learning- Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing / batching environment preferred
• General chemistry understanding a plus
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform routine work assignments, multi-tasking and following instructions with moderate supervision; ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to understand work procedures, methods, use required equipment and computerized work instructions
• Strong writing skills and able to communicate proficiently in English
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand 6-8 hours per day; bend or twist at the neck and waist; repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach, power grasp (up to 3 hours per day), and/or pull with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk (3-6 hours per day); climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds (22.6 kgs.) without assistance and move up to 600-pound (272 kgs.) drums using appropriate equipment, e.g., power floor jack, drum dolly, and/or forklift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to food-grade fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic (cleaning agents) chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Working in the warehouse may, on occasion, expose this individual to non-hazardous fumes, and noise from equipment such as forklifts and air compressor.

Working in the production rooms may expose this individual to noise from blenders, mixers, pumps, and forklifts.