Technician I, Blending

Job Details

Operates blending and packaging equipment while maintaining accurate records in a clean room environment.

Schedule: Week 1 = Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Week 2 = Tuesday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Perform operations and minor maintenance activities in an environment which requires full gowning and occasional respirator use
Ensure product safety and minimize environmental impact
Blending Operations

Set up and operates mixing and packaging process equipment
Monitor process variables and takes action to get back into norm
Accurately record process data in accordance with FSSC22000, ISO9001, & ASQUA requirements
Raw material validation (Lot code, expiration date, & quantity including weights)
Following batch data sheets (including Blend time and speed)
Documentation, which includes HACCP checks, traceability checks, & etc.
Sanitation & Cleaning (Pre-Blend)

Ensure lift stations are sanitized on a daily basis
Ensure the gowning & de-gowning rooms are adequately stocked and cleanedAll equipment and work surfaces are cleaned and sanitized prior to start up, (pre-op checks)
Equipment Set Up

Ensures lift stations are functioning properly
Ensures gowning, de-gowning, air shower, & washrooms have been cleaned
All mechanical equipment disassembled and cleaned, includes all working surfaces
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Identify process equipment issues/leaks and submit work orders in Emaint

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues

Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment

Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment Lab analytical and measurement instrumentation

Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, freight elevator, etc.)

Ability to operate fork truck and pallet floor jack proficiently

Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Mathematics: Knowledge of basic math, ability to use calculator

Control Precision: The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a piece of equipment to exact positions

Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Availability to work overtime daily and weekends

Flexibility to support / train across two shifts