Processing Operator (3rd Shift) - Sensible

The Hain Celestial Group•West Hempfield Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains fryer, seasoning, and raw pellet blending equipment, assuring that preset standards for product safety & quality and machine productivity are attained on a continuous basis. The Processing Operator (PO) works under the direction of the production supervisor and consults the production schedule to determine the item scheduled to run. The PO selects the correct formula of processing parameters and sets the machine controls as necessary. PO will make the necessary installations, and adjustments, and fine-tunes the equipment to comply with the current specifications for pellet quality. The PO continuously monitors the equipment in the process area and adjusts as necessary and as determined by supervision, quality control, and management. The PO must be able to make independent judgments relative to machine function, use common tools as needed, and communicate effectively with Quality and maintenance personnel. Must follow all GMP requirements as they pertain to safety, quality, and food safety. Ensure Assigned documentation is completed accurately and timely. The PMO must understand HACCP and Food Safety principles and verify compliance to all Critical Control points and Preventative Quality Checkpoints to ensure a safe quality product is produced consistently. Additional responsibilities include equipment and area cleaning as needed and maintaining appropriate levels of mixed raw materials.

Requirements

Must have the manual dexterity to manipulate machine parts and controls.
Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to read and speak basic English.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height on an intermittent basis.
Must be able to understand and proactively endorse GMP product protection regulations.
Must be able to work in a safe manner.
Must obtain Forklift Certification within the first two (2) weeks of employment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with prior Forklift Certification are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains fryer, seasoning, and raw pellet blending equipment.
Assures preset standards for product safety & quality and machine productivity are attained.
Consults the production schedule to determine the item scheduled to run.
Selects the correct formula of processing parameters and sets machine controls.
Makes necessary installations, adjustments, and fine-tunes equipment to comply with pellet quality specifications.
Continuously monitors equipment and adjusts as necessary.
Makes independent judgments relative to machine function.
Uses common tools as needed.
Communicates effectively with Quality and maintenance personnel.
Follows all GMP requirements.
Ensures assigned documentation is completed accurately and timely.
Understands HACCP and Food Safety principles and verifies compliance to Critical Control points and Preventative Quality Checkpoints.
Performs equipment and area cleaning as needed.
Maintains appropriate levels of mixed raw materials.