Utilities Operator

Ingredion Incorporated • Winston-Salem, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Operator-Utilities will be responsible for the manufacturing and handling of raw materials and/or finished products at the plant. A successful applicant will be responsible for safely operating equipment in the assigned area while maintaining a high degree of quality for our products and working as efficiently as possible for our continuous operation facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Read, write and speak English
• Able to safely perform duties of the job as required
• Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills to share information, data, and ideas with peers and leaders
• Demonstrate good decision-making ability and communication skills
• Computer literate
• Forklift experience, or ability to get forklift certification, required

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience a plus
• Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus

Responsibilities

• Operating mechanized equipment safely, efficiently, and within specifications.
• Troubleshooting, inspecting, and fixing issues that arise with equipment as applicable.
• Identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Monitoring the operation from the control room on computers, if applicable
• Sampling and testing products
• Preparing railcars and trucks; loading and unloading trucks, railcars and bags, as necessary
• Packing, inspecting, and dumping bags, totes, sacks or drums
• Filling tanks or transferring product as necessary
• Performing tasks of varying physical demand such as moving hoses and cleaning equipment
• Maintaining inventory
• Handling movement of and working with chemicals as appropriate
• Performing other duties as required
• Continuous learning of other job duties and/or positions as required

Benefits

• Accrual rate of 2 weeks vacation beginning the first of the month following the hire date.
• 10 designated holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 401K: company match of 100% on employee’s first 6% contribution
• Medical Plans: 2 options with one being a plan with a Health Savings account. Other plan offer a Healthcare Flex Spending Account.
• Dental and vision plans available.
• Life Insurance: company provided with option for employee to purchase additional for employee, partner, and dependents.
• Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED