Givaudan Careers Samples Production Operator I

Givaudan•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, produces liquid flavoring compounds, questions any issues with materials or instructions, and documents with Supervisor. Packages product for shipping. This role involves manually compounding "pours" in a Manual Work Station to complete finished liquid flavors by following established procedures and meeting quality standards. The position requires basic knowledge of chemical handling and hazards, basic laboratory procedures, and the use of basic SAP inventory transactions. Understanding of GMP, Allergen, and Kosher guidelines, sanitation principles, and their practical application is necessary. The operator will use filter press equipment and package products for shipment to customers according to department specifications. Other duties may include dispensing and material handling. Accurate record-keeping of all work functions performed is essential. The operator must question and address any issues with raw materials, intermediates, and finished flavors, including processing instructions, appearance, and yield, with their Supervisor or Lead. Any changes to formulas must be documented and resolved. Job assignments must be completed safely and in a timely manner, working as part of the lab team to ensure all requests are met. Problems should be communicated to the Supervisor or Lead. Participation in continual improvement projects is also expected.

Requirements

High school diploma is required.
1+ years of related experience, or 1+ years of experience with Polytechnic/Associates degree in related field.
The ability to read and understand written instructions in English and to write/record information in a neat and accurate manner is required.
A working knowledge of basic math and a familiarity with U.S. and Metric weighing systems is required.
Basic computer skills are required.
Ability to work with moderate supervision and understand work prioritizations is required.
Regular predictable attendance is essential to the position, as well as, overtime when deadlines require it.
Routinely lifts and handles up to 50 lbs.
Demands include standing, lifting, stretching, lowering, raising, turning, and bending.
The ability to lift and lower product from floor or table top level, use a desktop personal computer and weigh on floor scales.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of process equipment and controls, or other mechanical equipment is preferred.
Knowledge of chemical hazards and inventory control techniques are preferred.
A working knowledge of compounding is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manually compounds “pours” in Manual Work Station to complete finished liquid flavors by following established procedures, and meeting quality standards.
Packages product for shipment to customer following department specifications.
Performs other duties as required, such as dispensing and material handling.
Maintains accurate records of all work functions performed.
Questions issues with raw materials, intermediates and finished flavors, including processing instructions, appearance, yield, etc., and addresses with Supervisor or Lead.
Informs Supervisor or Lead and documents on batch sheet any issues, to ensure any changes to the formulas are documented and resolved.
Complete job assignments in a safe and timely manner, working as part of the lab team to ensure all required requests are completed.
Communicates problems to Supervisor or Lead.
Participates in continual improvement projects.