Process Operator, Samples

Mane USA • Lebanon, OH

3d

About The Position

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.

The Process Operator, Samples prepares and blends/compounds batch formulations of liquid and powder ingredients. Organizes and helps to maintain inventory in various systems. This position operates equipment used to produce flavors. The position interacts with quality R&D flavor creation teams, R&D applications teams, sample department team and other internal departments as needed. Key competencies: Analytical Skills, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Mathematical Skills including Weights and Conversions, and Computer Skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. B.S. degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year in a flavor / food industry preferred with experience in food preparation and/or flavor research and development

Responsibilities

• Independently Spray Dry’s and Compounds flavors accurately according to formula sheet.
• Completes assigned projects and internal requests within the designated timeframe. Notifies management of any expected delays, issues, etc., in a timely manner.
• Retrieve, stage, accurately weigh and document ingredients used in spray dry and liquid batches.
• Thoroughly clean, sanitize and organize workspace(s) and shared facility areas as directed to maintain and efficient and high-quality manufacturing operation and environment.
• Maintain strict adherence to equipment SOPs, GMP standards, food & flavor regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including use of engineering controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.
• Leads general up-keep, maintenance, and stocking of the Flavor Laboratory, e.g., lab cleanliness, raw material and flavor sample archival and inventory management.
• Maintain stock of raw materials and supply items necessary for the department to function properly.
• Full understanding of Mane project processes to move projects forward
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, employees will engage in awareness and practical training, relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, in order to adhere to applicable environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.

Benefits

• MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan.
• Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees