Givaudan Careers Operator I

Givaudan•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Operator I is responsible for batch preparation and material movements across technologies such as powder blending, liquid reactions, and drying operations. The role manufactures products according to process order instructions and quality standards, handles materials and packaging, and operates or troubleshoots equipment in accordance with standard procedures. Assignments may also include warehouse, shipping, or receiving duties involving the movement, staging, loading, and unloading of materials. The position pays $22.00 per hour plus a $1 shift differential.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manufacturing-environment experience.
Forklift operation skills.
SAP experience.
Bar coding or scanning experience.

Responsibilities

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