
Mix & Blend Operator - Front Half Grave
- Tualatin, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct equipment set up in accordance with Task Breakdown Sheets (TBS) and Job Instructions (JI).
- Perform batch production as per batch sheet instructions including verification of ingredients, lot numbers, and quantities.
- Scan ingredients and base into SAP and ensure that the quantity is accurate.
- Monitor and correct critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow as needed.
- Monitor process controls of UHT Processer(s).
- Perform in process tests to verify product quality using lab equipment to include, but the operation of CEM, titration, and pH machines.
- Perform clean up and sanitation duties throughout your work day as required.
- Unload tankers and manage storage tanks.
- Maintain appropriate documentation.
- Ensure food safety and quality protocols are followed at all times.
- Ensure all GMP and safety regulations are followed continuously.
- Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety harnesses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves and aprons.
- Responsible for reporting food safety issues to their supervisor and or the Quality Assurance Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Mix and Blend Operators.
- Ability to operate with moderate supervision, be detail oriented, and exercise independent judgment.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Self directed, critical decision-making skills, creativity.
- Basic technology programming (database setup, setting up defaults), understanding of automatic systems and controls.
- Ability to troubleshoot automatic machine problems.
- Basic computer knowledge (ability to operate window based systems).
- Ability to push up to 300 pounds and pull up to 500 pounds with mechanical assistance, and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently. For items over 50 pounds or awkward items, two or more employees will lift and/or carry using the buddy system.
- Ability to learn Plant master and SAP application
- Ability to work safely with automatic chemical dosing systems.
- Extensive close work with heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying in a non-climate controlled environment. Subject to continuous walking, standing, repetitive motions including frequent stooping, finger work, grasping, reaching, bending and climbing of stairs and ladders.
- Use of and exposure to hazardous materials, high voltage, hot pipes, heat, humidity, and strong odors.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and performing above ground platform work.
- The noise level is typically moderate to loud.
- Mandatory overtime may be required.
- Alternative Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 or 4 days per week
- Front Half Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday 6am-6:30pm
- Back Half Days: Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am-6:30pm
- Front Half Nights: Every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6pm-6:30am
- Back Half Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 6pm-6:30am