Liquid Operator (B) Night shift

Symrise•Hodges, SC

About The Position

Symrise is seeking a Liquid Operator to support production in a food processing environment. The role involves safely handling raw materials through the liquid cook process, operating machinery and equipment, completing in-process tests and documentation, and following food safety, quality, and safety requirements. The operator also prepares ingredients for upcoming production, maintains cleanliness, and works collaboratively with the team, including assisting with training new hires and participating in audits as requested. This is a 12-hour night-shift position with rotating weekends. The posted base pay is $19.03 per hour, with a $1.25 night-shift differential for overnight work. The position is full-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
Knowledge of GMP and hygienic practices is preferred.
Good communication skills.
Unrestricted range of motion.
Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
Strong attention to product color variation, odor sensitivity, and texture.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and maintaining production documentation.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.
Basic reading and comprehension skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience in food manufacturing.
Knowledge of GMP and hygienic practices.

Responsibilities

Safely receive, inspect, process, and transfer raw materials through the liquid cook process.
Locate product-code specifications in the ERP (AX System) and confirm the correct formulation is loaded into the BBU PLC.
Load and unload the BBU and operate the finished-goods loading station.
Load ingredients from the bulk powder silo and alternative BBU into the bulk ingredient hopper; fill super sacks and generate and print labels.
Confirm pallet size and quality, stage, wrap, and secure pallets, apply shipment or storage labels, and transfer pallets to the staging area.
Label and restock unused ingredients.
Operate the Sweco Vibratory, liquid reactor, and dosing stations.
Perform Clean-In-Place procedures for the blending area and flow plates, including disassembly, cleaning, and flushing.
Troubleshoot weight variation, bulk powder silo, soy oil addition, powder sifter, BBU feeding, filter receiver, and dust collection issues.
Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards; verify the reception hopper, mixer, and sifter are empty before starting a new work order.
Prepare and verify ingredients for the next cook according to the formulation.
Monitor and accurately record in-process tests according to the formulation.
Comply with the SPF Quality Manual, material, ingredient, and product-code specifications, HACCP standards, GMPs, and applicable EU and Non-EU, GMO and Non-GMO standards.
Identify and describe food safety risks, including insects, leaks, product failures, foreign objects, and microbial contaminants.
Operate a forklift and hoist; verify and calibrate scales; use production hand tools, gauges, meters, touch panels, and control screens.
Use PPE, follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, maintain hazard awareness, handle and store chemicals properly, use proper lifting techniques, and follow safety event and incident reporting procedures.
Attend scheduled safety meetings and participate as requested in GMP, ISO, or FSSC audits.
Communicate and cooperate with the team, share process-improvement ideas, follow company policies, and assist with training new hires and transferring assignments.