Operator B

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Paste Operator 2 is responsible for assisting Operator 1 (A) in paste production and physically handles the addition of ingredients.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with the paste production line by starting/shutting down the processing equipment and ensuring the processing of peanut butter/paste is finished accurately and to specifications, including all product quality limitations.
• Open, close, and adjust valves as needed. Assist the Operator 1 (A) with monitoring gauges, ingredients, temperatures, flow, speed, and overall paste process.
• Staging ingredients and packaging required for paste production as directed by Paste Operator 1 (A), Production Supervisor, customer specification, and the process order.
• Adding ingredients for each load as required by customer specifications and process orders.
• This job requires forklift certification.
• Properly record details of ingredient additions legibly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and paste department throughout shift.
• Communication between the Operator 1 (A) and 2 (B) is critical to successfully operating the paste department.
• Notify Operator 1 (A)or Shift Supervisor of any equipment issues or any problems with the quality of the product and/or ingredients.
• Responsible for periodically maintaining paste operations while Operator 1 (A) is not in the production area.
• While performing these duties, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers to handle / feel or pull; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. You will occasionally lift and/or move heavy equipment or parts, 40-50 pounds unassisted, or assist others in moving, shifting, or positioning heavier objects.
• All employees are directly responsible for the Quality of ofi Edible Nuts products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance to the GMP Rules and the Sanitation, Safety and Food Safety Programs.
• Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to the job, including but not limited to, right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work independently in the absence of supervisor, ensuring that all tasks are completed.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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