Production Operator, 1st Shift - Waukesha, WI

DSM

2d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a
Production Operator,
with direction from the Lead and Supervisor, you will produce various food ingredients, learn good manufacturing practices and how to follow standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials. You will set up and control processes, i.e., blending, drying, and filtration. The Production Operator also completes the appropriate documentation. The 1st shift operating hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years old to work in a plant job.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed throughout the shift.
• Basic computer skills.
• The clean and sanitized environment requires the ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) including a hard hat, eye protection and in some cases, other area specific PPE needs (e.g. ear protection, respirator). Employees may handle hazardous cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of production or food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in performing all tasks.
• Works to SHE standards and encourages fellow colleagues to work to the same standards.
• Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP, HAACP and SHE instructions and guidelines. Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in the performance of all tasks.
• Sets up, calibrates, and monitors instruments, i.e., pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer, thermometers, and metal detection devices.
• Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment, i.e., pumps, mills, grinders, valves, etc. Clean utensils, vessels, and lines.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations.
• Sets up recipes and/or standard operating procedures (SOP’s), understands and executes operations in mixing, pH adjustment, transfers and process sequences while documenting steps and other records.
• Identifies and takes appropriate action for variations in raw materials, foreign debris, color changes, smell, moisture, and temperature variations.

Benefits

• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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