Extract and Emulsion Operator | 2nd shift | $1K Sign on Bonus

Synergy Flavors•Wauconda, IL

23h•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is a leading international supplier of value-added flavors and ingredients to the global bakery, confectionary, beverage, savory, and nutrition industries. Our objective is simple: To provide great tasting flavors and ingredients for our customers. To do this, we employ some of the industry's most creative minds. We are headquartered in Wauconda, IL with additional operations in Hamilton, OH, Rochester, NY and Sao Paulo, Brazil. This position is responsible for the Extracts and Emulsions in a flavors manufacturing facility. Extract and Emulsion team members monitor equipment, follow sanitary practices, move, and lift products into tanks, and filter product through presses and homogenizers.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED Required
Experience compounding batches
Display basic math skills
Chemical experience is a plus
Ability to multitask or handle multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in order to be able to communicate with all levels of the organization including technical teams.
Ability to perform shift work as necessary

Responsibilities

Sets up, and controls processes, i.e. blending, extraction and filtration.
Completes appropriate documentation.
Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP and HAACP instructions and guidelines.
Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in the performance of all tasks.
Sets up, calibrates, and monitors instruments, i.e. filter press, chiller, and homogenizers.
Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment, i.e. pumps, filter press, valves, etc.
Clean utensils, vessels and lines.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations.
Performs minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous operation of process.
Completes indicator readings and test results, i.e. specific gravity
Lifting of heavy drums and bags and wearing proper PPE
Strictly follow detailed instructions to operate equipment
Work in a faced paced environment able to multi-task and perform under pressure while remaining flexible.
Follow sanitary guidelines for CIP and cleaning
Filling out necessary paperwork and batch sheets that accompany mixes compounded