Manufacturing & Production Operator-6
About The Position
Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world. Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants, Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients. The ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition, and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day. We are the secret ingredient to make food extraordinary in some of the world’s best loved brands. ROLE PURPOSE: Packaging Operator I is responsible for the packaging of basegum material, reprocessing of WIP material (reblending, milling and agglomeration) and clean up associated with biogum products. The position requires knowledge and understanding of the technology and process operations to operate and troubleshoot the equipment efficiently and safely. Several operations require operator interaction through a computer interface. The operator is expected to make decisions and necessary changes to correct deviations in process conditions and to assist in troubleshooting operational problems. All employees are responsible for: Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures, being responsible for their own actions, carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment, reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken. Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ supports activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior employment experience in a manufacturing or warehouse position is desirable
- Knowledge of computer applications
Responsibilities
- Works independently to complete assigned work tasks and to monitor and operate equipment.
- Works in varying environmental conditions.
- Walks / stands upon a variety of surfaces.
- Ensures assigned production area is maintained free of deposits of processed material.
- Drives and operates forklift.
- Packaging Product: The Operator I is responsible for packaging product at the Okmulgee plant. This involves filling fiber drums, boxes or bags with product, then labeling and stacking processed material onto pallets in anticipation of shipping.
- Agglomeration / Milling / Blending: The Operator is responsible for processing of WIP material. Reprocessing operations include the fine mesh and waste gum milling systems and the agglomerator, as well as reblend operations.
- Codes/recodes drums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
