Givaudan Careers Process Operator

Givaudan•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blend Team Member is an entry level position in the Powder Blend Division. The purpose of the position is to train and develop in efficiently operating all production areas in the Powder Blend Division. At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Good work ethic.
Good teamwork.
Take initiative to meet customer needs and requirements.
Adequate reading and writing skills.
Accurately perform basic match calculations.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency at using SAP software and understanding the production transactions and systems.
Understanding of the production transactions and systems.
Understanding of the various blend areas.
Understanding of Ingredient Bill of Materials, and the basics of product families.
Understanding of the order of addition.
Understanding of plating.
Understanding of the effects of blend time.
Understanding of Gross/Net, and tare weights.
Understanding of customer requirements.
Ability to effectively package and seal bags according to correct packaging requirements.
Understanding of operation of manual cleaning of each blender (and CIP system where applicable).
Ability to check key cleaning points (areas that are difficult to clean in the dryer).
Ability to perform Allergen, Odor, and Acid washes.

Responsibilities

Learn and comply with the safety procedures, regulations and policies of each blender area.
Participate in all required safety training and programs (e.g., Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedure, grounding, handling of hazardous materials, proper lifting techniques, and usage of respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE)).
Notify leads, supervisors, or manager of safety incidents, and risks.
Understand Blending Quality programs and comply with procedures, and regulations.
Understand the Z2 notification process.
Understand and verify in-process quality checks.
Record any quality deviations, and notify the lead, supervisor, or manager.
Assist in Root Cause analysis for quality deviations.
Understand and comply with the Powder Blend Food Safety program.
Understand the department HACCP plan.
Conduct and document HACCP checks (sieve, magnet, and metal detector) as required.
Maintain accurate and consistent records of product run information.
Assist in Root Cause investigations.
Understand and comply with Allergen program.
Ensure that equipment is clean before and after use and document cleaning parameters.
Ensure that items assigned on Master Sanitation List are effectively completed and documented.
Become proficient at using SAP software and understanding the production transactions and systems.
Progress in training through the various blend areas.
Demonstrate adequate reading and writing skills, as well as be able to accurately perform basic match calculations.
Understand Ingredient Bill of Materials, and the basics of product families.
Understand the order of addition.
Understand plating.
Understand the effects of blend time.
Understand Gross/Net, and tare weights.
Understand customer requirements.
Effectively package and seal bags according to correct packaging requirements.
Understand operation of manual cleaning of each blender (and CIP system where applicable).
Check key cleaning points (areas that are difficult to clean in the dryer).
Perform Allergen, Odor, and Acid washes.