Extraction Operator

Vibrant Ingredients•Indianapolis, IN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Extraction Operator extracts coffee for food service orders and ingredient orders, making sure it’s of the highest quality and great tasting coffee extract. The Operator is responsible for setting up equipment, verifying quality checks are completed as required, and cleaning and sterilization of equipment, instruments, materials and processing areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and make decisions with general guidance and supervision
Working knowledge, skills, and ability to understand, interpret and assess FDA, Food and Plant Safety, product, process and quality-related requirements and to ensure adherence to all HACCP protocols, GMPs and SOPs
Relevant knowledge of equipment, process and production capabilities
Ability to work overtime, off shift, and weekends as needed
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, and any additional requirements necessary for specific tasks such as cleaning and handling materials.
Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA safety and environmental regulations
Repetitive lifting 50 to 60 pounds
Climbing stairs and ladders
Prolonged standing and walking
Repetitive bending, twisting and kneeling
Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect products
Ability to work in a wet and high-temperature environment
Must be willing to obtain forklift operator certification
Ability to tolerate prolonged heat

Nice To Haves

Food Manufacturing related experience preferred
Experience using ERP / MES / MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems a plus

Responsibilities

Follow extraction procedures.
Monitor DI Water System.
Operate extraction vessels.
Check to making certain the concentration mixes are accurate.
Transfer and filter products to holding tanks, portable tanks, and or mix tanks.
Process all paperwork (extraction logs).
Set-up and changeover of equipment.
Operates production machinery in accordance with specifications.
Assist supervisor to ensure the department complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Works safely and ensures the department complies with all safety rules.
Ongoing utilization and monitoring of equipment and process control systems to ensure parameters are within specified operating ranges.
Performs minor mechanical and instrumentation troubleshooting; takes appropriate corrective action as needed.
Contacts supervisor for guidance in the event of unplanned deviations; follows guidance and direction accordingly.
Cleaning and sterilization of equipment, instruments, materials and processing areas.
Performs housekeeping tasks as assigned per GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Other duties as assigned or required.