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