Production Assistant - Optima - Belvidere, NJ - Onsite

Production Operator

Location: Belvidere, NJ

Onsite

12-hr rotating shifts 7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM

 

As a Production Assistant, you will be responsible for operating blending/packaging/storage tank equipment related to material handling and movements within the production operations in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, and production schedules.

 

You will also be responsible for operating and monitoring equipment and process to produce quality chemical intermediates and finished products to a pre-determined operations plan. Provide troubleshooting expertise. Identifies equipment/process problems/ improvement opportunities and communicates findings as appropriate. Makes necessary adjustments to react to process changes or to optimize process performance.

 

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Operates storage, blending, milling, and packaging equipment to prepare and transfer materials to production through to finished goods inventory. Performs a variety of material handling equipment necessary for the safe and efficient movement of raw/in-process materials and finished goods.
• Assists the Production Operator with operating and monitoring equipment and processes to produce quality chemical intermediates and finished products to a pre-determined operations plan. Identifies equipment/process problems improvement opportunities and communicates findings as appropriate. Makes necessary adjustments to react to process changes or to optimize process performance.
• Obtains and inspects finished/in-process product and performs sampling and testing as required.
• Complies with GMP, IHQ-7 and ISO regulations and procedures for packaging, handling, and storage of incoming, in-process and finished goods, including that which is quarantined, released and expired merchandise.
•  Subdivides and delivers batch ingredients utilizing good manufacturing and safety procedures based on production requirements. Receives and stores raw material as per SOP, loads/unloads trucks in an efficient manner that minimizes material damage. Updates receiving and disbursement records as appropriate.
• Responsible for knowledge and compliance with DSM Safety Standards relating to the following: Manual material handling, material handling equipment, proper use of personal protective equipment, location and proper use of safety apparatus, knowledge of hazardous materials, emergency response procedures. Recognizes and corrects unsafe practices and unsafe equipment related to the job and area(s) of operation. 

 

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