Stevia Plant Operator-2

Tate and Lyle • Decatur, IL

2d • $28

About The Position

The Stevia Plant Operator has the responsibility of setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Stevia process as well as maintaining manufacturing equipment in our Decatur Stevia Plant.

Requirements

• This individual must be self-motivated, a team player, skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Practical hands-on equipment, manufacturing experience and demonstrated mechanical aptitude are considered significant pluses.
• Ability to learn and identify improvements needed.

Responsibilities

• Place safety and Food Safety as the highest single priority in the workplace.
• Operate process equipment and execute all the necessary tasks to produce natural high intensity sweetener products based on natural ingredients.
• Learn unit operations in material handling, reactions, filtration systems, spray drying and packaging.
• Complete sanitation task according to master sanitation programs.
• Participate in EHSQS audits, OSHA style compliance audits and EHSQS safety communications.
• Maintain records for each production run (runsheets, HACCP forms, Sanitation forms, etc).
• Sample and performing analytical tests when needed.
• Be diligent in monitoring/observing production runs and reporting deviations or trends.
• Troubleshoot operating equipment problems and relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in reviewing safety and operating Standard Operating Procedures, Job Risk Analyses, and Pre-Startup Inspections, Work permits.
• Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption
• Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times.
• Report any environmental violations or near misses in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.
• Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.
• Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed