Associate Operator, Production - Arcadia, WI

dsm-firmenich•Arcadia, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Operator, you will be responsible for the manufacturing of new and existing products according to a pre-determined operations plan by the hands-on operation of process equipment, in accordance with Key Performance Measures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety/regulatory requirements, and operational goals.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, process tech degree or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 6 months in a production environment
Ability to work training/orientation hours 8AM – 4PM Monday – Friday
Ability to work 12 - hour night shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule after completion of training/orientation.
Requires ability to safely operate mechanized equipment, such as lift trucks, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
Requires ability to work varying shift patterns and overtime with frequent changes in production plans.

Nice To Haves

process tech degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively participates in and supports all DICI activities and encourage others to do the same.
Ensures own behavior is in accordance with the Arcadia Code of Conduct.
Performs production activities at an entry level by operating equipment, adding ingredients, packaging, cleaning, etc., following the instructions of the Shift Team Lead, following all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to ensure product will meet established specifications.
Communicates manufacturing process status to other operators on shift and the Shift Team Lead by informing him/her of any delays, equipment problems, or deviations so that the issues can be addressed.
Documents all production activities by completing Manufacturing Performance Report (MPR) entries, cleaning records, logbooks, withdrawal sheets and other paperwork to provide an accurate paper trail for every batch.
Monitors production progress by taking equipment readings, evaluating particles with a microscope, and performing in process testing to ensure that product will meet quality requirements.
Additional accountability and responsibilities provided by leadership.