Production Operator

GELITA NORTH AMERICA MASTER GROUP•Sergeant Bluff, IA

9d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

GELITA USA is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Production Operator in our Sergeant Bluff, Iowa location. GELITA is a global business that primarily produces gelatin and collagen peptides for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and health & nutrition industries. GELITA USA is the industry's largest single site gelatin and collagen protein manufacturer in the world. Essential Functions of a Production Operator A Production Operator will work with all colleagues to make a quality product efficiently. Depending on the position place within the plant, a new operator may be responsible to perform any of the following functions: Maintain raw material supplies Raw material pretreatment Wash / Sour process Filter preparation and operation Operating the ion exchange system Thin liquor concentrator and thick liquor evaporator Pasteurization Product drying and packaging Warehousing All Production Operators are required to be able to perform the following functions: Understanding and adhering to all safety procedures and policies. Manufacturing products according to established procedures to ensure that they meet specifications. Monitoring multiple production processes utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary. Communicate with production, maintenance, Management, to continually improve facility processes and promote a collaborative team environment. Operating equipment throughout facility such as pumps, valves, tanks, evaporators, dryers, packing, palletizers, forklifts, etc. Performing sanitation and CIP activities. Product sampling and testing. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A High School/GED diploma.
Minimum of THREE years of production processing experience with preference given to those with continuous flow production experience.
Ability to perform physical job duties including lifting over 50lbs.
Ability to work a 12hr rotating shift schedule (days, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays).
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
Good math skills, a mechanical aptitude, and have good trouble shooting skills.
Proficiency in the use of computers with the ability to quickly learn in house programs and systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain raw material supplies
Raw material pretreatment
Wash / Sour process
Filter preparation and operation
Operating the ion exchange system
Thin liquor concentrator and thick liquor evaporator
Pasteurization
Product drying and packaging
Warehousing
Understanding and adhering to all safety procedures and policies.
Manufacturing products according to established procedures to ensure that they meet specifications.
Monitoring multiple production processes utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
Communicate with production, maintenance, Management, to continually improve facility processes and promote a collaborative team environment.
Operating equipment throughout facility such as pumps, valves, tanks, evaporators, dryers, packing, palletizers, forklifts, etc.
Performing sanitation and CIP activities.
Product sampling and testing.
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Other duties as assigned.