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Job Description
Job Title: Sorter Operator
Location: Olam Edible Nut, Dublin Texas
Department: Blanching
FLSA Status: (to be assigned by Corporate HR): Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position: (to be determined by EJFs): Yes/No

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 on a 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 Sorter Operator will be responsible for operating the Sorters, and the lab.

The ideal candidate will need to be dependable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. We are looking for a skilled operator to set up, maintain and operate machinery. On-the-job training is an effective way to discover how to do the job better, so this candidate should have a willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close cooperation with co-workers.


Position Responsibilities

• See that all equipment is safely used and maintained.
• Always ensure and maintain adequate levels of product in sorter bins and instruct the Shift Supervisor of any insufficient levels.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained, working, and used properly.
• Know how to operate and maintain sorters so that the sorters operate at maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Understand the total lab operation.
• Test samples as required, and report results directly to the Shift Superintendent.
• All employees are solely responsible for the Quality of Olam Edible Nuts products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with the GMP Rules, Sanitation, and the Quality & Food Safety Programs.

• Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to job, including but not limited to, right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.
• Keep the Shift Superintendent fully informed of all problems with recommended solutions for those problems.

• Always maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in keeping bins, elevators, and catch-out area clean.
• Keep all areas assigned to you on the sanitation schedule maintained.
• Execute special projects and other job-related activities as directed.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of Experience in a food production environment is preferred but not required.

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

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

To Be Completed By HR: Autumn L Hill 11-04-2024
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