Blending Machine Operator

Glanbia PLC•Taylorville, IL

37d•$20

About The Position

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories - bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world. Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is $19.65/hour. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match! Job Summary Responsible for a team assigned to the cell for the preparation, production and/or packaging of blend material. In addition to the base responsibilities of a Manufacturing Operator I, employee must specialize in ast least one or more of five specialty roles: 1) Blending, 2) Packaging, 3) Extrusion, and/or 4) Scaling 5) Tableting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Fork lift training and certification.
Previous Manufacturing experience working as a Machine Technician at least of one year.
Successful completion of the Manufacturing Operator I Assessment
Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form as well as allergen products.
Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.
Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice
Possess the ability to read and understand the information on the batch sheet.
Working knowledge of all aspects of production including documentation, weigh room and batch sheet system.
Clear command of the English language both verbal and in writing
Basic computer skills to include MS Excel, Word and SAP
Regularly involves standing, talking or listening, and the use of hands and fingers.
Regularly involves going up and down stairs.
Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.
Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to pass respiratory exam and fit test.
Ability to work while wearing Personal Protective Equipment including respirator (which requires minimal to no facial hair).
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Involves strenuous physical activity primarily labor intensive in nature.
Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Responsibilities

Effectively read, understand and extract vital information from detailed batch records in written and electronic forms. Utilize this information to execute proper work instructions.
Screen, blend and package a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including those which are allergenic.
Responsible for operating and monitoring all processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Operation of equipment to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs.
Ensures proper cleaning, blending, packaging and material inspection per Standard Operating Procedures.
Report any equipment issues or damage to you immediate supervisor.
Perform retention sampling on products in sterile conditions.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must specialize in one or more of five specialty roles:
Blend Specialist
Operation of equipment (blenders, screeners, mills, forklifts, magnets, packaging equipment, metal detectors, etc…) to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs such as replacing seals and butterfly valves.
Working knowledge of 2 or more blenders
Packaging
Operates assigned packaging machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
Disassembles and assembles packaging machine(s)
Fills, seals and labels boxes according to the batch sheets.
Extrusion
Operates assigned extruder machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
Properly label, fill and tape closed boxes
Assist operator with assigned tasks during production.
Scaling
Able to distinguish material and lot numbers.
Able to identify allergenic material and labeling of this material.
Properly weigh minor ingredients according to the batch sheet.
Tableting
Operates assigned extruder machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
Properly label, fill and tape closed finished material boxes
Assist room operator with assigned tasks during production.
Follow company safety procedures.
Ensuring the proper Personal Protective Equipment is worn in all required areas.
Consistently maintain a sanitary work environment.
Proper and safe use of pallet jacks and forklifts when moving material in and out of blending rooms and loading and unloading the mezzanines.