Process Tech III / Thermal 1 - 2nd Shift

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This role operates a mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing. The Process Tech III is responsible for verifying ingredients, loading them into the mixing tank, starting and adjusting the machine for proper blending, and ensuring production paperwork and specifications are followed. The individual will use a tablet to track production goals and unload the mixture into various containers once the desired consistency is reached. Cleaning and sanitizing equipment is also a key part of the role, as is the ability to perform the duties of the Total Quality Lead and other Process Techs in their absence. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, clear written and verbal communication, adherence to policies, productivity, safety consciousness, adaptability, punctuality, dependability, and initiative.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer or tablet.
Lift 50 pounds 100-200 times during the shift.
Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift.
Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Talk and hear.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

Verifies ingredients prior to mixing batches.
Loads ingredients into mixing tank and/or blender.
Starts machine and adjusts valves and devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture.
Verifies the In-Process Spec sheet and production paperwork is being followed.
Uses tablet to ensure production goals are successfully being met.
Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever or pushes button to unload mixture into kettles, pick system, totes, drums, and/or hoppers.
Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, kettles, pick system, pumps, pipes, blender, and/or hopper.
Performs job duties of the Total Quality Lead and other Process Techs in their absence.