Production Operator, Night Shift - Pendergrass, GA

Job Title: Production Operator – Night Shift
Location: Pendergrass, GA

As a Production Operator, you will conduct production activities and operate production equipment in accordance with the plant capacity and meet order shipment requirements in conformity with SHE requirements, SOP's and Quality standards. You will perform all duties associated with the production of custom premixes. If necessary, you’ll receive, unload, store, deliver and ship raw and finished materials. The operating hours are Sunday-Thursday from 9:00pm-730am. 

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Handle raw materials, transport from storage to dispenser room, weigh raw materials as required per the batch requirements and add to required dump station/mixer.
• Able to work unsupervised in pre-weigh, batch build, and production areas.

• Monitor equipment and production process parameters; record process conditions and actions.

• Report deviations found with the process, 3PRM and finished goods. Assist in quality related deviation investigations and corrective actions taken in response.

•.Advise maintenance techs of maintenance issues to ensure continuous efficient operation of process.

• Complete housekeeping activities, including completion of tasks noted on the Master Sanitation Schedule within area of responsibility, in compliance with guidelines, orders and instructions, cGMPs, 5S and other programs/requirements fall into housekeeping requirements and must be followed.
• Communicate relevant information regarding production to incoming shift supervisor/colleagues.
• Conduct batch label printing and label reconciliation activities for each batch.
• Complete all required computer-based training modules on Training Compass. Attend formal training classes (e.g. safety, quality, problem solving, SDS, etc.).

• Participate in site SHE culture including Behavior Based Safety and Safe Start programs on site.
• SHE Duties & Responsibilities: Display and always promote positive safety behaviors, use proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment and procedures that ensure self and others go home safe each day; that area and equipment operate to highest safety levels, that all people in area (Maintenance, quality, visitors, contractors, etc.) comply with safety directives and keep area neat and clean.
• Participate in inventory cycle counts.
• Acts in a way that safety awareness, accident prevention, quality and feed/food safety are considered in performing all tasks.
• Shows leadership by working to SHE and quality standards and encouraging employees to work to the same standards.
• Performs receiving, shipping and warehouse duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
• All employees to be aware of and follow all DSM Life Saving Rules.

We Offer:

• The position may include a shift differential.

• We offer PTO and Floating Holidays.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.

• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.

• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”

• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.

You Bring:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and perform simple math calculations.

• 1-6 months of related experience preferred.

• Basic computer skills

• Must be able to operate forklift.

• At least one year production or food service experience is preferred.

The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. The hourly pay rate is $24.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incen