Operator I

Givaudan•Florence, AL

About The Position

The Operator I is responsible for batch preparation and moving materials across multiple technologies, including powder blending, liquid reactions, and drying operations. The role manufactures products according to process order instructions and quality standards, follows sanitation and safety requirements, and may support warehouse, shipping, or receiving operations. It also involves staging, storing, loading, and unloading materials and using appropriate equipment and computerized work instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to frequently lift up to 55 pounds.
Basic math, reading, and recordkeeping skills.
Strong communication skills.
Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products.
Ability to perform routine assignments, multitask, follow instructions with moderate supervision, and work well under pressure.
Ability to understand work procedures, methods, required equipment, and computerized work instructions.
Ability to operate automated filling equipment.
Familiarity with basic warehousing procedures.
Ability to follow written and flow-charted instructions.
If respirator use is required for the position, medical certification to wear a respirator is required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Forklift operation skills.
SAP experience and bar coding/scanning experience.

Responsibilities

Manufacture products according to predefined process order instructions and quality standards.
Follow equipment, product, and work-area sanitation policies.
Prepare final packaging for shipment of materials.
Select appropriate intermediate or raw materials and complete transactions to consume materials into batches in the correct order.
Move materials in containers weighing up to 3,000 pounds using material-moving equipment and methods such as forklifts, manual handling, pulling, pushing, breaking, and rolling drums.
Comply with applicable GMP, Food Safety, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and internal safety requirements.
Assemble, operate, and troubleshoot equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
As assigned, support warehouse, shipping, or receiving operations, including moving, loading, unloading, and staging raw materials, supplies, containers, and returns using a warehouse management system.
Handle containers, drums, and pails while staging, storing, loading, and unloading materials.
Demonstrate excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to work performance.
Perform other tasks as assigned.