Formulator I - 1st Shift

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC • Cordele, GA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Formulator I performs various tasks associated with the formulation and
movement of product, raw materials and other commodities. This position also
operates formulation equipment in the production operation to maximize the
output of the production line and also performs online maintenance of all
production equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of production/manufacturing experience is required.
• Can use various types of packaging machinery to perform all functions on the packaging line.
• Math skills.
• Ability to work varying/rotating shifts.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Can stand for long periods of time in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Lift truck operator certification is required.
• Ability to work over 40 hours as needed is required.
• Capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirments to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

• Formulates raw materials into finished product that conforms to all quality control standards.
• Completes production sheets accurately.
• Performs system clean-outs and product changeover between production campaigns.
• Leads packaging crews.
• Directs temporary employees.
• Understands plant and production safety.
• Ensures accurate recording of all personnel assigned to batches and activities using Kronos to accurately track labor hours for job costing.
• Mixes chemicals in batches using computerized process control systems.
• Pulls raw material and finished product samples.
• Verifies proper raw materials are added according to formulas and minimizes waste.
• Participates in inventory counts.
• Handles and labels hazardous materials in accordance with regulatory requirements and Helena policy.
• Properly packages and identifies waste and flush in accordance with regulatory requirements and Helena policy.
• Operates forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment in the warehouse and production area to retrieve and deliver raw materials, packaging and finished products to and from the warehouse.
• Moves operating, formulation and packaging equipment.
• Completes all production paperwork, batch sheets and quality control paperwork, including data entry into various computer systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with all specified quality control methods and documentation.
• Loads and unloads trucks received at dock and completes related reports.
• Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED