Production Operator, 1st shift- Tonganoxie, KS

DSM • Tonganoxie, KS

33d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Operator at our Brand New (Premix) Animal Nutrition and Health location in Tonganoxie, KS, you will handle all production activities and operate production equipment in accordance with the plant capacity and in conformity with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) requirements, SOP's, Quality standards and time sequences. Performs all duties associated with the production of custom vitamin premixes. Receives, unloads, stores, delivers and ships raw and finished materials. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience within premix, nutritional or pharmaceutical environment and forklift skills. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ months' production experience preferred, preferably in Premix, Nutritional supplements manufacturing or GMP related industry.
• Ability to operate computers. Proficient in the use of MSOffice, Word, and Excel. Ability to use a Touch Screen.
• Forklift experience preferred, Sit down, or Stand up. Also use Electric Pallet Jack.
• Lift 50+ lbs. repetitively. Move bags and containers.
• Knowledge of, adherence to and enforcement of dsm-firmenich Corporate policies addressing Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements.
• Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as production demand requires including call-ins.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials, transport from storage to intake stations, load raw materials as required into the process equipment utilizing different intake stations. Monitor and trouble shoot packaging systems. Additionally, Production Operator employees may be required to print labels, fill silos, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement, inspect both raw materials and finished goods as well as safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods.
• Able to work unsupervised at intake stations, utilize forklifts for materials transport and monitor packaging systems.
• Monitor equipment and production process parameters, record process conditions and actions.
• Report disturbances to the Lead Operator or Shift Manager and inform him/her about production process adjustments/concerns.
• Take raw material and finished good samples and analyze these; decide on operational action to be taken.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and provide support with larger maintenance work when requested, on equipment as necessary to ensure continuous efficient operation of process.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays
• Full healthcare benefits day one - medical, dental, eye and life insurance
• 401K with generous company match
• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED