Production Operator Nights - Norwich, NY

Kerry•City of Norwich, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta. Hourly Rate: $21.00/hour + $2.50 Shift Dif Shift/Working Hours: 7:15PM - 7:45AM - Working 3 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off - you would have every other weekend off. Compensation incentive for cross training!

Requirements

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of multiple jobs preferred.
Demonstrated ability to multitask.
Leads by influence.

Nice To Haves

Have a good working knowledge of arithmetic and be confident in its use.
Knows multiple jobs in department.
Be neat and consistent in whatever this individual does.
Be able to write clearly and legibly.
Be able to read and understand written instructions from the department supervisor or shift group leader.
Be capable of strict adherence to company policies and yet able to use common sense in making many daily decisions required in this position.
Individual should be capable of adjusting his/her work schedule to the requirements of the department.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Production Manager, Department Supervisor and/or Shift Team Leader, the Relief Operator is responsible for operating any piece of equipment in manufacturing according to approved procedures.
Individual would need to learn all equipment in manufacturing.
Operator is responsible for operating and helping with all blenders, packaging, batch setting, filtration devices, TRS, HTST’s, cooler, evaporators, dryer, and CIP systems.
Individual is responsible for master sanitation in their area.
Perform in-process testing according to approved methods to ensure finished product meets targeted specifications.
Fill out master batch records on time and in a neat, orderly fashion according to GMP’s.
Individual shall be able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.
Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
When operating packer must be able to lift 55# at an interval of 1 box every 2 minutes.
Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety.
Individual will be responsible for ensuring all transactions in SAP are accurate.
Demonstrate the ability to multitask and grow into a leader as opportunities are available.