Milling & Packaging Operator

Tate & Lyle•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Milling & Packaging Operator is responsible for filling product containers and performing final inspection prior to shipping. This is a seven-day-a-week, 24-hour function, with scheduled 8-hour shifts and occasional overtime up to 12-hour shifts. The position requires a high level of self-management, punctuality, good attendance, and the ability to adapt to various assignments throughout the shift. Employees must be able to perform duties with minimal direct supervision and follow an established performance protocol to meet work goals. The role involves operating high-speed blenders, following proper safety procedures for cleaning, and adhering to state and federal guidelines for safety and environmental protection. The company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy laws, collecting personal information for hiring purposes and to comply with employment laws. Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

Requirements

High level of self-management, punctuality, and good attendance.
Ability to adjust to a variety of assignments throughout the shift.
Ability to perform job duties with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to follow an established performance protocol in meeting customary work goals.
Ability to perform under conditions of continuous physical activity in the manual transfer of product.
Proper use of PPE conforming to Level C (general) & Level A (packaging room) standards is required.
Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) include a minimum of a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection devices, steeled-toed footwear, gloves (hand protection), long pants and long-sleeve shirt.
Additional PPE may include respirators, smocks, coveralls, hair/beard nets, and/or masks as required by the GMP Policy.
Visual acuity requirements include normal depth perception and 20/30 vision with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate forklifts, carts, and specific packaging machinery.

Responsibilities

Manually fills containers with product and stages product on pallets for shipping.
Operates product screen and magnet units to protect product from adulteration or foreign matter.
Completes pass down sheets to provide production/packaging information for the next shift.
Maintains accurate records via manual batch sheets and SAP and EBS data-based record keeping systems.
Records information concerning product quality and monitors inventory.
Troubleshoots mechanical problems using basic tools for repairs such as rotary valves or ball valves and/or communicates repair needs.
Demonstrates effective teamwork behavior, promotion of process efficiency, and effectively communicates safety and procedural issues with coworkers and supervisor.
Performs all duties under conditions that require adherence to safety standards.
Maintains knowledge of all environmental requirements and environmental permits for this work area.
Performs regular housekeeping of the work area consistent with cGMP Policy.
Operates high speed blenders and follows proper safety procedures when cleaning blenders and on bake-outs.
Follows state and federal guidelines concerning safety and environmental protection.
Operates forklifts, carts, and specific packaging machinery.
Performs grasping, pushing and pulling up to a maximum of 75 pounds.
Lifts 55 lbs.
Tilts and rolls 220-pound drums on and off pallets.