Job Description

Manufacturing Operator I

Job Description Revised: April 2016

Reports To:                         Manufacturing Supervisor

Department:                       Manufacturing

Location:                              Springfield, MO

Pay Status:  Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for a team assigned to the cell for the preparation, production and/or packaging of blend material.  In addition to the base responsibilities of a Manufacturing Operator I, employee must specialize in one or more of four specialty roles: 1) Blend Specialist, 2) Packaging Specialist, 3) Weight Room Specialist, and/or 4) Sanitation Specialist.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive)

• Effectively read, understand and extract vital information from detailed batch records in written and electronic forms.  Utilize this information to execute proper work instructions using the DQS system.
• Screen, blend and package a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including those which are allergenic.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring all processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation of equipment to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs.
• Ensures proper cleaning, blending, packaging and material inspection per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report any equipment issues or damage to you immediate supervisor.
• Perform retention sampling on products in sterile conditions.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must specialize in one or more of four specialty roles: 1) Blend Specialist, 2) Packaging Specialist, 3) Weight Room Specialist, and/or 4) Sanitation Specialist.

• Blend Specialist
  • Operation of equipment (blenders, screeners, mills, forklifts, magnets, packaging equipment, metal detectors, etc…) to include;  prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs such as replacing seals and assemble/disassemble of chopper blades.
  • Working knowledge of 4 or more blenders
• Weight Room Specialist
  • Responsible for the preparation of blends and procedures to be followed to produce final blend product.
  • Responsible for coordinating down pack of distribution orders on a daily basis
  • Receiving and packaging R&D lab sample requests
• Packaging Specialist
  • Independent operation of automated and semi-automated packaging lines
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• Sanitation Specialist

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Supervisory Responsibilities (If relevant)

N/A

Performance Indicators

Regular attendance

Follow company safety procedures.

Ensuring the proper Personal Protective Equipment is worn in all required areas.

Consistently maintain a sanitary work environment.

Proper and safe use of pallet jacks and forklifts when moving material in and out of blending rooms and loading and unloading the mezzanines.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Fork lift training and certification.

• Previous Manufacturing experience working as a Machine Technician at least of one year.

• Successful completion of the Manufacturing Operator I Assessment
• Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form as well as allergen products.
• Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice
• Possess the ability to read and understand the information on the (DQS) computer system.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of production including documentation, weigh room and DQS system.

• Clear command of the English language both verbal and in writing
• Basic computer skills to include MS Excel, Word DQS and SAP

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

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