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 placed on pallets for shipment. The role involves operating and monitoring process and utility equipment, including solvent extraction equipment, in accordance with process procedures and safety, cGMP, and HAACP instructions and guidelines. Team members also clean and reassemble equipment, complete sanitation schedules, record process readings and results, and prepare required paperwork and batch sheets.

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.
Ability to work overtime when necessary.
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.
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 procedures, cGMP, and HAACP instructions and guidelines.
Follow safety practices and consider accident prevention while performing 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 needed to support continuous operation.
Monitor PLC-controlled equipment and troubleshoot deviations from standards.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules and follow sanitary guidelines for CIP and cleaning.
Tend solvent extraction equipment to extract flavor compounds; monitor gauges and flowmeters and regulate temperature and material flow within specified limits.
Record indicator readings and test results.
Package products according to standard instructions and specifications.
Move and lift products into hoppers, pack liquid products into containers, and place containers on pallets for shipment.
Wear appropriate PPE and follow detailed instructions for monitoring equipment and controlling temperatures.
Work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and remain flexible while performing under pressure.
Work overtime and shift work when necessary.