Dry Process Operator

AFB International•O'fallon, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.

Requirements

Familiar in the use of the dry blending, packaging and filling equipment.
Able to set up and operate the dry blending, packaging and filling equipment.
Thorough knowledge of System(s) to disassemble and reassemble during sanitation/clean-up process on both a daily and weekly basis.
Understand and safely operate electric and hydraulic forklifts.
Basic literacy skills.
Able to write legibly and read documents.
Basic math skills with ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide simple numbers.
Basic computer skills.
Familiar with and understand all materials used in Dry Blending.
Thorough knowledge of process steps as per blend/batch sheet to monitor and maintain operations.
Able to locate and identify finished product, raw materials and supplies.
Trained in proper handling of hazardous chemicals through HazCom and MSDS.
Simple and repetitive motions such as handling bags and supersacks of various sizes, doing necessary clerical work, operating forklift truck.
Dexterity is required in sealing and palletizing of bags, securing and blocking loads within trailer.
Normal coordination required for controls of this operation.
High cost equipment.
Medium cost of materials in batch process.
High value finished products must be taken into consideration.
Mixes must be done right according to formula (Quality Control samples taken).
Possible effect on in-process production due to damaged or wrong delivery of raw materials.
Possible effect on customer complaints due to shipping incorrect finished products.
Requires above average concentration while dry blending; maintains alertness on product specifications and constant focus on potential safety hazards.
Must fill correctly.
Mixes must be blended properly and data recorded accurately.
Fully responsible for the accuracy in counting, weights, marking and any other clerical work.

Nice To Haves

Training and certification to use forklift.

Responsibilities

Training in Dry Blending manufacturing process of food flavor(s).
Skilled in the use of forklifts, vacuum lifts, bad/Supersack filler, bad sealer, blender, batch controller and other equipment used in the dry blend batch manufacturing process.
Operate equipment to dry blend and produce completed goods by adjusting raw material feed systems to monitor and control dry blend packaging parameters.
Take samples for dry ingredients and finished dry products as part of in-process quality control.
Use scales, supersacks, lifting and handling equipment as part of the production process.
Provide assistance to other areas per Team Leader/Manufacturing Supervisor’s request.
Maintain clean and orderly work area(s) and follow practices to minimize product contamination.
Communicate with Team Leader/Manufacturing Supervisor the status of the working process to ensure batch integrity.
Work with minimum direct supervision.
Responsible for Hazard Communication, knowledgeable of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Person Protective Equipment (PPE).
Perform temporary, unusual or miscellaneous duties as directed by the Team Leader/Manufacturing Supervisor.
Complete any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader/Manufacturing Supervisor.