Manufacturing Operator

Position Summary:

The Extruder Operator is responsible for ensuring the productivity and quality of the assigned extruder operation. Operators will monitor and master key system indicators, including temperature, gauge settings, color, and dimensions. Any issues or anomalies should be promptly reported to the shift supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards & adjust gauges, PLC’s, and all other operational controls, to correct deviations. Adjust controls to activate, set and regulate equipment according to specifications.
• Execute various lab techniques and sampling.
• Able to hook up CIP lines to cyclones, transitions, and fluid bed properly.
• Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production on quality and production documentation.
• Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually, or by pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Weigh or measure specified amounts of ingredients or materials for batching, using devices such as scales and pumps.
• Clean, lubricate and maintain the sanitary condition of all processing equipment, utilizing chemicals, automatic and manual cleaning equipment.

Environmental Conditions

• Conditions include exposure to constant or intermittent noise. Ear plugs are required. In addition, there is exposure to conditions such as dusts, chemicals, and allergens that can affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin. Safety gear including hard hats is required for bump protection and to prevent exposure to potential contaminants.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand computer screens.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to perform a variety of math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions)
• Ability to read instructions and safety information in English.
• Not afraid of heights (may have to go on the roof)

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.