Extraction Operator I

Synergy Flavors•Hamilton, OH

About The Position

This position is responsible for the Extraction Department in a flavors manufacturing facility. Extraction team members monitor equipment, follow sanitary practices, move and lift products into hoppers, and pack liquid products into various containers that are subsequently placed on pallets for shipment. The role operates and monitors extraction and related processing equipment, follows process and sanitation procedures, records process information, and helps maintain safe, hygienic, continuous production.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
General knowledge of workplace safety and quality processes, including GMPs and allergens.
Follow safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE, including steel-toed shoes, safety goggles, and a mask as necessary.
Attention to detail and ability to perform basic mathematics.
Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot, communicate when something is wrong, and report the problem.
When required for the position, ability to wear a respirator with a doctor's approval and successfully pass respiratory and pulmonary function testing.
Ability to manually lift 50 pounds continuously when necessary.
Ability to learn and consistently follow operational and cleaning procedures.
Ability to learn and consistently complete required documentation and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to multitask or handle multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
Ability to perform shift work as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Packaging experience in other industries.
Chemical experience.
Sit and Reach tow motor experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and control blending, extraction, and filtration processes.
Complete appropriate process documentation, paperwork, and batch sheets.
Operate process and utility equipment hygienically and safely in accordance with process procedures, cGMP, and HAACP instructions and guidelines.
Consider safety awareness and accident prevention while performing all tasks.
Set up, calibrate, and monitor instruments such as pH meters, temperature meters, conductivity meters, hydrometers, and thermometers.
Tear down, clean, and reassemble equipment such as pumps, grinders, and valves; clean utensils, vessels, and lines.
Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to process, product, equipment, and performance deviations.
Perform minor equipment maintenance as necessary to support continuous operation.
Monitor PLC-controlled equipment and troubleshoot variations from standards.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules, including CIP and cleaning procedures.
Operate solvent extraction equipment to extract flavor compounds; monitor gauges and flowmeters and regulate temperature and material flow using valves or hand wheels.
Record indicator readings and test results.
Package products according to standard instructions and specifications.
Move and lift products, including heavy drums and bags, and use appropriate PPE.
Follow detailed instructions to monitor equipment and control temperatures.
Work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and perform under pressure while remaining flexible.
Work overtime when necessary and perform shift work as necessary.