Process Operator - Tate & Lyle - Stevia Plant - Decatur-9

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business

Job Description: Stevia Plant Operator

Starting pay: $26/hr

All employees are responsible for:

• Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQS policies and procedures
• Being responsible for their own actions
• Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others and the environment
• Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken

Main accountabilities

• Place safety and Food Safety as the highest single priority in the workplace.
• Operate process equipment to produce natural high intensity sweetener products based on natural ingredients.
• Learn unit operations in material handling, reactions, filtration systems, spray drying and packaging.
• Participate in EHSQS audits, OSHA style compliance audits and EHSQS safety communications.
• Maintain records for each production run (run sheets, HACCP forms, Sanitation forms, etc).
• Sample and performing analytical tests when needed.
• Be diligent in monitoring/observing production runs and reporting deviations or trends.
• Troubleshoot operating equipment problems and relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in reviewing safety and operating Standard Operating Procedures, Job Risk Analyses, and Pre-Startup Inspections, Work permits.

Physical Requirements

The position requires climbing stairs/ladders, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, sitting, and standing for 12 hour shift duration.

FES Duty of Care:

Food Safety

• Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.

Environment

• Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times. 
• Report any environmental violations or near misses in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.

Health & Safety 

• Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.
• Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing.

Performance measures

The incumbent will be measured against site EHSQ, Production, Reliability, and Leadership goals.

Competencies, Skills and experience required 

Skills and experiences required.

• This individual must be self-motivated, a team player, skilled in verbal and written communication.  Practical hands-on equipment, manufacturing experience and demonstrated mechanical aptitude are considered significant pluses. Ability to learn and identify improvements needed.

EEO Statement:

Tate & Lyle will base all of its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employme