Fluid Bed machine operator I
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Department: Production
Location: West Haven, CT
Exempt Status: Non - Exempt
At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients.
We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets.
We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese.
Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market.
We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible and accountable for set-up, operation of machinery.
Responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.
With direction from supervisor responsible for established machine and shift productivity, quality, and yield requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities:
Understand and demonstrate how to read and execute batch sheet and instructions, sampling and labelsUnderstand basic fluid bed principals and pass testDemonstrate basic documentation of batch sheet, wash down paperwork, logbooksBe able to read and check warehouse entriesConsume and post batch in plantSuccessfully load solution kettles and fluid bed bowls following instructions on the batch sheetMust be able to make one solution for the following processes: hot melt, agglomeration, trituration(Willingness to learn the additional processes as time allows)Can demonstrate and independently run at least one of the following FB processes: hot melt, agglomeration, trituration with all necessary documentation, sampling as well as break down, setup, & wash down(Willingness to learn the additional processes as time allows)Demonstrate setup, operation, calibration of spray rate and break down of solution pumps, in-line filters and hosesDemonstrate independently being able to setup, operation, break down, brush down, wash down (physically) of necessary equipment in fluid bed (Example: Fitz-mills, co-mills, kettles, pumps, all seal installation and disassembly, post hoist and sifting equipment.)Demonstrate the installation, and take down of fluid bed filters and proper care for themDemonstrate they can setup the bowl in the post hoist and sift or mill the batch according to the batch sheetDemonstrate the use of a sifter safely following procedures and policiesDemonstrate the use of a fitzmill safely following procedures and policies, if applicableDemonstrate use of scale as well as tare wt.
and test of scale and documentDemonstrate how to perform particle size, LOD and tapped and bulk density as well as documenting on the batch sheetClear understanding of SOP’s, GMP’s, Allergens, HACCP, Food Defense, Color Code, Documentation, Logbooks, Hand Washing, Uniform and Locker policy once fully trained and onboarded. QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.
Experience Required:
0 to six months experience in a manufacturing environment
Competencies:
Basic computer knowledge.Productive & positive team playerCollaborativeCurious and willingness to learn new thingsProblem solvingSolution oriented TYPICAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 55 pounds.Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Typical Environmental Conditions
May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment, light traffic)May be exposed to dust or powder in the air that may contain any of the following: milk, eggs, shellfish, soy, wheat, OR tree nuts.May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e. production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.