at International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Pellet Package Operator - 1st Shift - Madison, WI
NATURE OF WORK
To provide essential support to the Madison Culture Plant operation in regards to sanitation, and the execution of production tasks to ensure safe, quality, efficient production, and effective communication among the Culture Plant Operations crews.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensure adherence to all quality systems including, but not limited to, ISO 9001 and Food Safety, with an understanding of IFF's Quality Policy and procedures, including adherence of all employees working in the department.
Comply with all Company policies including, but not limited to, Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMP's, HAACP, and Attendance.
Execution of all pre-weigh activities including weigh-up, documentation, and cleaning (account-able for on time pre-weigh execution, documentation accuracy and cleanliness of pre-weigh area including partial pellet storage)
Execution of all packaging/ blending processes, along with sanitation activities (accountable for internal and external audit-readiness of the facility from a cleanliness standpoint, which includes plant appearance, sanitation logs completion, etc.). Provide assistance on audit follow-up action items (accountable for timely completion of assigned action items).
Act as a secondary communication liaison between first and second shift packaging crews (assistance in establishing robust, sustainable communication tools and methods).
Assist the day shift packaging team to ensure accurate, timely reviewal of batch tickets and la-bels. This may include periodically printing documents and / or labels to support the weeks scheduled production runs. (Accountability in the area to be determined)
Job Requirements
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have a minimum of 6 months' experience in the Madison Culture Plant with demonstrated strong performance in terms of Core Values, leadership, attendance, and initiative.
Must have demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software systems including MS Office (Word, Excel), SAP, and preferably Schedule Pro.
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using percentages and decimals, and be able to utilize the metric system for measurement.
Must be able to read, communicate, comprehend, and follow oral and written procedures and in-structions.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job in a safe and efficient manner.
Must have the basic understanding of computers to retrieve and enter data on a database and to navigate the internet for safety training.
Should be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry fifty-five (55) pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and move throughout the plant; move and maneuver seven hundred fifty (750) pounds with mechani-cal assistance.
Must have the ability to reach, grasp, handle, and use manual dexterity to operate equipment con-trols.
Must be able to differentiate changes in color and detect problems with machinery and problems in the production process.
Must be able to wear proper PPE and Respiratory protection, when required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in temperatures ranging from negative seventy-six (-76) degrees to eighty-five (85) degrees Fahrenheit. Conditions may be wet, slippery, humid, and dusty.
The work requires that employees be able to maintain a high level of personal hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and be free of communicable disease as directed by the plant communicable disease stand-ard.
Operator must use personal protective equipment as determined by the environmental hygiene as-sessment survey.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
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It is IFF's policy to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and to provide equal employment opportunity to Company employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, protected disability, genetic characteristics, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the Company's employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, compensation and terminations. Any employee requiring an accommodation of a protected disability should notify management or his or her Human Resources Representative. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of his or her Human Resources Representative or any other member of management. Appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination may be taken against any employee who violates this policy.
