Givaudan Careers Production Operator I

Givaudan•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Production Operator I is responsible for batch preparation and material movements across production technologies such as powder blending, liquid reactions, and drying operations. The role may also support warehouse, shipping, or receiving activities, including the movement, staging, loading, and unloading of materials. Operators follow process instructions and safety and quality requirements to manufacture and prepare products for shipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math, reading, and recordkeeping skills.
Strong communication skills.
Basic PC skills, including competency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to perform routine assignments, multitask, and follow instructions with moderate supervision.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to understand work procedures, methods, required equipment, and computerized work instructions.
Ability to operate automated filling equipment.
Familiarity with basic warehousing procedures.
Ability to follow written and flow-charted instructions.
Ability to frequently lift up to 55 pounds.
If respirator use is required for the position, medical certification to wear a respirator is required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manufacturing experience.
Forklift operation skills.
SAP experience.
Bar coding or scanning experience.

Responsibilities

Manufacture products according to predefined process order instructions and required quality standards.
Follow equipment, product, and work-area sanitation policies.
Prepare final packaging for shipment.
Select appropriate intermediate or raw materials and record material consumption into batches in the required order.
Move materials in containers weighing up to 3,000 pounds using material-moving equipment or manual handling methods, including pulling, pushing, breaking, and rolling drums.
Work in compliance with applicable GMP, Food Safety, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and internal safety requirements.
Assemble, operate, and troubleshoot equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures.
When assigned to warehouse, shipping, or receiving, move, load, unload, and stage raw materials, supplies, containers, and returns using a warehouse management system.
Handle containers, drums, and pails while staging, storing, loading, and unloading.
Maintain excellent attendance and demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to work.
Perform other assigned tasks.