Associate Operator, Production - Belvidere, NJ

DSM•Belvidere, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Operator produces quality intermediates and finished products according to a predetermined operations plan. The role operates process equipment in accordance with Key Performance Measures, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety and regulatory requirements, and site goals. The position is based in Belvidere, New Jersey, and works rotating 12-hour shifts. The role includes monitoring and adjusting processes, identifying and communicating equipment or process issues and improvement opportunities, sampling and testing products, and handling raw materials and finished goods. It also involves housekeeping and minor maintenance, maintaining process documentation and label controls, reviewing batch sheets, supporting nonconformance investigations, and generating operational statistics. The company describes opportunities to grow expertise and leadership, work with collaborative teams, and contribute to work across health, nutrition, and beauty. The hourly pay range is $23.00–$24.00. The total rewards package includes annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1 to 3 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in a team environment on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
Ability to operate computers.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor equipment and processes to produce quality intermediates and finished products according to a predetermined operations plan.
Identify equipment or process problems and improvement opportunities, and communicate findings as appropriate.
Adjust processes in response to changes or to optimize performance.
Obtain and inspect finished and in-process products, and perform required sampling and testing.
Operate a forklift; subdivide and dispense raw materials; and perform material-handling activities, including loading trailers, manually dumping bags or drums of ingredients and reprocessed material, and packaging finished product.
Perform general housekeeping and maintenance of process areas, including painting and cleaning.
Apply Manufacturing Excellence (Manufex) principles, including minor equipment repair.
Maintain process and equipment documentation for tracking Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Review batch sheets for accuracy.
Prepare final product labels and maintain label control.
Provide input to Department Management to assist with nonconformance investigations and prepare associated documentation.
Generate statistical information to support operations and serve as management tools.
Perform other duties assigned by Belvidere leadership.