Cooker Operator I

SCN BestCo•Mooresville, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

WE BELIEVE BEING HEALTHY SHOULD NOT REQUIRE TRADEOFFS. SCN BESTCO IS A LEADING INNOVATOR, DEVELOPER AND MANUFACTURER OF VITAMIN, MINERAL & SUPPLEMENT (VMS), OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) AND PREBIOTICS/PROBIOTICS IN ENJOYABLE FORMS SUCH AS GUMMIES, LOZENGES AND CHEWS. WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE, OUR TEAM LEADS THE WAY IN CHANGING HOW CONSUMERS MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES. WITH UNIQUE FOOD SCIENCE EXPERTISE AND PROPRIETARY PROCESSES, WE’VE PIONEERED MANY FIRSTS. OUR PASSION TO CREATE NEW TO THE WORLD PRODUCTS HAS GUIDED AND CONTINUES TO BE CORE TO OUR MISSION OF MAKING HEALTH AND WELLNESS MORE ENJOYABLE. COME JOIN US AND BECOME A PART OF OUR WINNING FORMULA!

Requirements

Must be able to complete all required documentation (includes, but is not limited to, batch records, log books, notebooks, raw data (charts, graphs, scans, etc.), validation protocols, labels and cGMP-related forms).
Self-starter
High level of personal integrity
Ability to handle multi tasks
Hygiene oriented/ Quality conscious
Good team worker
High level of dexterity
Versatility/ flexibility a must
Willing to work overtime as needed
Mathematically inclined is a must
Good writing skills
Quality/Safety conscious
Ability to work in a high temperature environment
Frequent heavy lifting of 50 lbs. overhead or on shoulder
Ability to make quick decisions and react accordingly
Mechanical aptitude
Production and efficiency oriented
Ability to operate equipment with PLC controls
High School Diploma or GED
6 months Machine operator experience, or Certified Production Technician through NCMI
Willing and able to clean and sanitize machines
Frequently moves/lifts raw material/equipment weighting 35 to 50 lbs. around the plant floor or overhead.
Must be open to work any shift that is necessary depending on the business needs - Flexibility in adjusting shift schedule
Must be able to remain in a standing position up to 85% of the time
Basic computer knowledge (must be able to log on and complete required cGMP SOP training and email
Constantly working in a high temperature environment

Nice To Haves

1+ year Machine operator experience in the pharmaceutical industry - Prior Manufacturing experience
Fork lift experience
FDA experience
Certified Production Technician through NCMI

Responsibilities

Fully understand the principles of the continuous cooker’s functions
Fully understand and navigate the touch screen controls, push button switches, and operator panels for the entire cooking process of equipment and understand the effects of changes AND the interrelationships
Responsible for the correct operation of the proper cooking process flow of equipment, including the batching system and continuous cooker
Able to relieve out and operate all areas of the continuous cooker, including batching, cook, depositing, etc.
Responsible for the verification of ingredients being used in production and that the ingredients are of good quality within tolerances set forth in the batch record
Responsible for all processing documentation that is associated with product being produced and that the information therein is accurate and legible
Responsible for the quality of products being produced on the line, ensuring all dosages, set points, temperatures, and any other parameters set forth in batch records are being strictly adhered to with minimal variance
Must be mechanically inclined and be in constant search of any mechanical issues that may impede production
Responsible for the daily lubrication, cleaning, upkeep of the equipment train and reporting of any machinery defects to Maintenance and Engineering
Ensure steam, pneumatic, and electrical systems for the operation are in sound mechanical condition and are operating efficiently
Must be able to change products on the run with minimal waste and with no cross-contamination
Must be able to effectively communicate any and all issues with supervision, QA, and QC
Responsible for ensuring surrounding work area is clean and cGMP compliant at all times
Understand and utilize the correct hand tools needed for tasks
Plan ahead and communicate upcoming product changes with affected personnel and verify needed supplies are on hand
Perform detailed cleaning and CIP’s as needed and as required per cGMP’s
Follow SCN BestCo’s LOTO Policy and procedures to ensure that machines or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy before performing cleaning, service, or maintenance activities where they may be an unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy.
Read a refractometer and pH meter