Production Operator (Nutraceutical Ingredients) Naugatuck, CT
About The Position
The Production Operator will be responsible for a variety of duties. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: MANUFACTURING Weigh ingredients for production as per instructions on batch record Load products onto machines Set up and operate manufacturing equipment- blenders, granulators, mill, etc. Stage utensils for manufacturing Load products onto trays for drying Assist in milling products CLEANING Clean equipment before and after use Clean manufacturing rooms and warehouse PACKAGING AND LABELING Weigh and pack finished products Apply labels on packaged product containers PROCEDURES Written standard operating procedures must be followed at all stages in manufacturing Follow proper hygiene and safety protocols as per written procedures Document cleaning on logs for all equipment OTHER Operate a Forklift Prepare trays Prepare cartons and drums for packing Collect trash on premises, place in collection bin Cross-train on tray washing, floor washing and production area sanitation. Cross-train to back-up warehouse house (shipping and receiving) Other duties as assigned Note: Must be able to safely lift 60 lbs.
Requirements
- High School degree is required.
- Valid Driver’s License & Car Required.
- 1-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- This job requires someone who is self-motivated, able to perform work while standing for most of the day.
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- The job requires someone who is comfortable operating a forklift.
- Must be able to safely lift 60 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s and/or Trade Degree is a plus.
- Forklift Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Weigh ingredients for production as per instructions on batch record
- Load products onto machines
- Set up and operate manufacturing equipment- blenders, granulators, mill, etc.
- Stage utensils for manufacturing
- Load products onto trays for drying
- Assist in milling products
- Clean equipment before and after use
- Clean manufacturing rooms and warehouse
- Weigh and pack finished products
- Apply labels on packaged product containers
- Written standard operating procedures must be followed at all stages in manufacturing
- Follow proper hygiene and safety protocols as per written procedures
- Document cleaning on logs for all equipment
- Operate a Forklift
- Prepare trays
- Prepare cartons and drums for packing
- Collect trash on premises, place in collection bin
- Cross-train on tray washing, floor washing and production area sanitation.
- Cross-train to back-up warehouse house (shipping and receiving)
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- CellMark offers a generous benefits package and competitive compensation based on experienced.
- We provide an environment which is conducive to professional and financial growth.
- We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
