Production Operator
About The Position
The Production Operator compounds solid and liquid flavors through weighing, blending, mixing, sifting, milling, and filling. The role follows detailed shop floor papers and standard operating procedures to support accurate production, while maintaining processing areas and equipment in compliance with GMP, food safety, and HACCP requirements. Operators weigh raw materials, process inventory transactions in SAP, fill and label samples and finished goods, and replenish inventory as needed. The position also includes cross-training in Rototherm and extrusion operations and collaboration with teammates and other departments. The position is onsite in South Brunswick, New Jersey, and supports second shift (3:30 PM–11:50 PM) and third shift (11:30 PM–7:50 AM), Monday through Friday. Overtime is required as needed. The work takes place in a safety-driven, quality-focused manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of chemical process manufacturing experience.
- Strong basic math, reading, and computer skills.
- Ability to weigh materials accurately to 0.001 grams and use the metric system.
- Ability to follow written instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to wear a respirator and operate forklifts or mechanical equipment.
- Ability to lift 25 kg containers and handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-odor environment.
Nice To Haves
- Chemical process manufacturing experience in food manufacturing.
- Experience with powder compounding.
- Prior experience compounding powdered flavor or ingredient products.
- SAP experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong safety mindset and attention to quality and detail.
Responsibilities
- Compound solid and liquid flavors by weighing, blending, mixing, sifting, milling, and filling.
- Follow detailed shop floor papers and standard operating procedures to ensure accurate production.
- Maintain processing areas and equipment in compliance with GMP, food safety, and HACCP requirements.
- Accurately weigh liquid and powdered raw materials using analytical balances.
- Backflush raw material usage and process inventory transactions in SAP.
- Fill and label quality-control samples and finished-goods containers.
- Replenish raw material and finished-goods inventory as required.
- Participate in cross-training programs, including Rototherm and extrusion operations.
- Collaborate with team members to solve problems and support other departments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
