Floater
Location: Blakely, GA, United States
Job Function: Operations
Req Number: 884
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Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Floater will be responsible for operating the Blanchers, Sorters, Oven, and the lab.
The ideal candidate will need to be dependable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. We are looking for a skilled operator to set up, maintain and operate machinery. On-the-job training is an effective way to discover how to do the job better, so this candidate should have a willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close cooperation with co-workers.
Position Responsibilities
- Know how to operate and maintain Blancher, Sorter, Oven, and Quality Assurance lab.
- Always ensure and maintain adequate levels of product in the sorter and blancher bins and notify the shift supervisor of any insufficient levels.
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained, working, and used properly.
- When operating the blancher, you must inform the dryer operator when to start drying on the next lot.
- Keep the air filters in the oven rotated as needed, and keep the oven clean, by making sure it is clear of skins, hearts, and other debris.
- When operating the oven, keep the oiler filled on the chain and make sure it is working properly.
- Understand the total lab operation.
- Complete all production paperwork in a consistent and accurate manner.
- When operating the Sorters, test samples as required, and report results directly to the Shift Supervisor.
- When operating, the Blanchers perform quality checks hourly on the product being processed.
- All employees are solely responsible for the Quality of Olam Edible Nuts products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with the GMP Rules and the Sanitation, Safety, and Food Safety Programs.
- Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal, and state rules and regulations which apply to the job, including but not limited to, right to Know emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens and lockout/tagout.
- Keep the Shift Supervisor fully informed of all problems with recommended solutions.
- Execute special projects and other job-related activities as directed.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of Experience in a food production environment is preferred but not required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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