MFG Process Operator Week Nights 5pm to 5am

Piping Rock•Vancouver, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for operating and maintaining cooking and depositing equipment used in the manufacturing of vitamin products. This position has a 4 tier / level (I, II, III and IV) program which honors all three components of what makes a Process Operator successful: Skills, Education, and Tenure. Piping Rock Health Products, founded in 2011, has won Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 7 years in a row and secured the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review. Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates, Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. The company believes that family always comes first, and that the dedication of its associates is the key ingredient to its success. Piping Rock is a drug-free workplace, regulated by the FDA, and requires successful drug screening processes, including testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines, to start and maintain employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or one to three (1-3) months related experience and/or equivalent combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job.
Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate hand jack.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work scheduled shift and overtime as needed.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Ability to work as scheduled and in a timely manner.
Ability to promote teamwork, demonstrate a good attitude, exhibit flexibility, and willingness to perform tasks as needed.
Ability to pass the medical evaluation for the Respiratory Protection Program.
Ability to meet and maintain all the requirements of the Mask Fit Program.
Ability to maintain punctuality and predictable attendance.
Annual Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) training
Annual Safety Training
Battery Acid –MSDS training
Code of Conduct training
On-Boarding training
Role specific training as indicated in the plant Training Tracker and/or Safety Matrix
Sexual Harassment Avoidance training
Vitamin D3 in Corn Oil – MSDS training

Responsibilities

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
Conduct assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to all company safety regulations and policies.
Operate all kitchen equipment to regulate dosing of raw ingredients and cooking process as defined by master manufacturing records to ensure product meets specifications.
Operate all Mogul equipment as established by master manufacturing records and standard operating procedures to ensure product meets specifications.
Operate Dry rooms and Oiler following procedures and master manufacturing records.
Conduct and record quality inspections as required by our quality systems and master manufacturing records (MMR).
Conduct equipment adjustments to regulate temperature, dosing, PH, board weight, etc. following established procedures.
Conduct product changeovers as needed.
Inform immediate supervisor of any problems encountered while attempting to cook products.
Conduct material issues transactions as needed.
Participate in equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
Perform cleaning and light preventive maintenance activities as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Record information pertaining to quality, downtime, and equipment performance.
Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work area.
Perform other related duties as assigned.