Processing Technician - Batching

fairlife•Goodyear, AZ

9d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. how fairlife Nourishes You At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and well-being resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. The Processing Technician is responsible for the testing ingredients and products, accurately measuring ingredients, batching, blending, processing product while following and documenting processing, batching documentation. The Processing technician is responsible for startup, flavor changes, sanitation, and basic preventative maintenance of the following manufacturing equipment: blending, processing equipment. The Processing Technician is responsible for observing the batching and processing equipment while troubleshooting and correcting all minor repairs to ensure processing equipment runs efficiently while meeting all quality specifications for the manufactured products.

Requirements

18 years or older
Pass the drug test and pass the background check
A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
Basic computational skills required. Simple math and reasoning required.
Team-oriented and self-directed
Experience with high speed production lines (fast-paced production environment)

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and workplace rules
Ability to work in a safe, efficient manner on equipment and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment to produce a quality product that meets all quality specifications.
Troubleshoot problems, perform minor repairs using the correct tools, and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the Processing equipment and report malfunctions to a supervisor to expedite repairs
Demonstrate monitoring skills, using visual observation of gages and listening to mechanical sounds to make sure the equipment is working properly
While using FIFO supply or remove ingredients and waste in and out of the processing areas using hand carts and forklifts
Continuously monitor all regulatory records and all other required documentation, quality checks, process checks
Clean the processing equipment and surrounding areas to maintain an audit ready condition during production
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy
Keep daily records of finished goods and rejected materials
Aid in the training of new personnel
Perform other duties as assigned
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource