What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extraction Operator position at PeopleFirst Staffing?
Seeking an experienced 1st shift Extraction Operator for a Butler County facility. You must have a minimum of 3 year's experience as an Extraction Operator or working in a Food Manufacturing environment as a Machine Operator, display basic math skills and have experience packaging in other industries. The ability to multitask and handle multiple simultaneous projects and priorities is a MUST. Sit Down Forklift, Reach Truck and previous chemical experience is a PLUS. Starting pay $18.
Job responsibilities are as follows :
- Set up and control processes such as blending, extraction and filtration and complete appropriate documentation
- Operate process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP and HAACP guidelines
- Set up, calibrate and monitor instruments such as pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer and thermometers
- Tear down, clean and re-assemble equipment such as pumps, grinders and valves
- Clean utensils, vessels and lines
- Identify, troubleshoot and respond to deviations in process, product, equipment and performance variations
- Perform minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary
- Complete the daily, weekly and monthly sanitation schedules
- Complete necessary paperwork and batch sheets that accompany mixes compounded
- Record indicator readings and test results
- Follow standard instructions to package products to specifications
- Tend solvent extraction equipment that extracts flavor compounds
- Observe temperature and steam pressure gauges and flow meters
- Turn valves or hand wheels to regulate temperature and flow of material in equipment within specified limits
- Follow sanitary guidelines for CIP and cleaning
You must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check in order to be considered for this position.
Salary : $18
