Technician I, Blending

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

3d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Operates blending and packaging equipment while maintaining accurate records in a clean room environment. The schedule is as follows: Week 1 = Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Week 2 = Tuesday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment
Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment
Lab analytical and measurement instrumentation
Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, freight elevator, etc.)
Ability to operate fork truck and pallet floor jack proficiently
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Mathematics: Knowledge of basic math, ability to use calculator
Control Precision: The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a piece of equipment to exact positions
Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Availability to work overtime daily and weekends
Flexibility to support / train across two shifts
Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, & eye/hand coordination 6+ hours a day
Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling and climbing ladders
Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less
Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools
Ability to wear respirators according to respiratory protection program

Nice To Haves

Preferred work experience in a clean room environment

Responsibilities

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Perform operations and minor maintenance activities in an environment which requires full gowning and occasional respirator use
Ensure product safety and minimize environmental impact
Set up and operates mixing and packaging process equipment
Monitor process variables and takes action to get back into norm
Accurately record process data in accordance with FSSC22000, ISO9001, & ASQUA requirements
Raw material validation (Lot code, expiration date, & quantity including weights)
Following batch data sheets (including Blend time and speed)
Documentation, which includes HACCP checks, traceability checks, & etc.
Ensure lift stations are sanitized on a daily basis
Ensure the gowning & de-gowning rooms are adequately stocked and cleaned
All equipment and work surfaces are cleaned and sanitized prior to start up, (pre-op checks)
HVAC(s) normal operational mode (humidity within tolerances)
Dust collector piping assembled and compression system operational
HACCP - X ray, metal detectors, & magnet assembly cleaned and tested
Mechanical equipment assembled and operational
Scales clean, leveled, and then verified
Misc. items such as scoops, scrapers, etc. prepared
Equipment operation (lot code, weight tolerances, & seal strength)
B-zone preparation and documentation (temporary resource management)
Ensures lift stations are functioning properly
Ensures gowning, de-gowning, air shower, & washrooms have been cleaned
All mechanical equipment disassembled and cleaned, includes all working surfaces
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Identify process equipment issues/leaks and submit work orders in Emaint