Job Title: Rework Operator

Location: OEN – Sylvester GA                                                    

Department: Production
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

We are a global leader in food and 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 the 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 a 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 Responsibilities 

• Operate the balancers as needed in production. Operate the skin and heart cleaning equipment. 
• Ensure product flows into correct sorting and blanching bins. 
• Pull dryer samples for the QA Tech.  
• See that all equipment is properly used and maintained. 
• Practice safe work habits and know how to use protective devices. 
• Keep the Shift Supervisor informed of all problems with recommended solutions for these problems. 
• All employees are directly responsible for Quality of OEN products.  Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with the GMP rules and the Sanitation, Safety and HACCP 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, bloodborne pathogens and lockout/tagout. 
• Execute special projects and other related activities as directed. 
• Sanitation Responsibilities: 
• Keep the oven clean and clear of skins, hearts and other debris. 
• Keep the oiler filled on the chain and working properly. 
• Always maintain clean work areas or when appropriate. 
• Keep all areas assigned to you on the sanitation schedule maintained 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
•  Assist with training as needed. 

 Position Requirements 

• High School or GED is preferred. 
•  1 – 5 years of machine operating experience is 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: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com 

 At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  

 Revised by: Shon Ford

Reviewed On: 08/07/2026

• Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of plant and buying point facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the plant.
• Maintain tools and shop in a clean and sanitary condition for use within a shelling facility.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures. Perform troubleshooting to repair or replace fans and motors and perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks and lighting circuits.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment. Test and replace circuits, troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts and other wiring and perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work. Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
• Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders.
• Operate trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
• Adhere to Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) use.
• Assist plant operations personnel in sanitary efforts to comply with the company’s current Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) guidelines, Customer Specifications, and Preventive Control Rules.
• Use only Food Grade grease in areas that may have exposure to food contact surfaces.
• After any maintenance activity is performed, inspect equipment and surrounding area to verify per manufacturer’s instructions, operations are safe to resume.
• Assist plant personnel in determining any sources of contamination.
• Ensure all Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Hot Work Permits and At-Risk activity policies are strictly followed.   Ensure all required permits, work orders, and relevant, required documentation has been completed accurately.
• Execute the preventive maintenance program and make suggestions as needed.
• While performing these duties, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers to handle / feel or pull; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Olam Peanut Shelling, even though the assignment may not have been specifically outlined previously in this job description.

• Maintenance Technician I – High School Diploma required. Technical college is preferred. One-year previous maintenance experience required.  Candidates with a technical diploma will be considered in lieu of work experience.

• Maintenance Technician II - High School Diploma required. Technical college is preferred.  Two years previous maintenance experience required.  Candidates with a technical diploma and one year of work experience will be considered.

• Maintenance Technician III - High School Diploma required. Technical college is preferred.  Three years previous maintenance experience required.  Candidates with a technical diploma and two years of work experience will be considered. One-year fabrication experience is required.
• Maintenance Technician IV - High School Diploma required. Technical college is preferred.  Four years previous maintenance experience required.  Candidates with a technical diploma and three years of work experience will be considered. One-year fabrication experience is required. One year of electrical experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• Forklift experience is preferred for Tech I, required for Tech II-IV.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions, including heat and cold, is required.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule is required, will be required to work some weekends,      

• Achieve results by managing in an effective and efficient manner. 
• Confer with management on training needs of operations personnel. 
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist shift employees in solving work problems. 
• Confer with leads to coordinate activities of individual departments. 
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards. 
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. 
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines. 
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. 
• Review time and production records. 
• Perform activities of workers supervised. 
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications. 
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. 
• Conduct employee performance evaluations. 
• Adhere to the safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to job, including but not limited to, Right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, contractor compliance, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout. 
• Reconcile timecards and work with employee work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels. 
• Anticipate and trouble shoot production and quality issues.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma is required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  
• 2-5 years of supervision experience is preferred. Experience in Peanut Shelling is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.  
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions is required. 
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery will be required. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment is required. 
• Computer skills are required. Previous experience with Microsoft office is required.  
• Must have a good understanding of safety principles and ensure employees work safely.  
• A strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety/HACCP principles is required. 
• Must demonstrate a desire for continuous improvement of the process and cost reduction. 
• Ability to manage employees and resolve personnel issues professionally is required.  
• Basic trouble shooting skills to resolve mechanical and electrical issues is required. 
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the shelling process, including cleaning, shelling, sorting, sizing and packaging of peanuts is required.  
• This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

• Inspect the product on the picking table and remove all foreign material.
• Provide the QA Inspector and the Production Supervisor with all foreign material found on the sorting table during your shift.
• See all equipment is properly used and maintained.
• Keep the Shift Supervisor fully informed of all problems.
• All employees are directly responsible for the quality of OEN products.  Each employee must perform their job function in accordance to the GMP Rules and sanitation, Safety, and HACCP 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, bloodborne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.
• Execute special projects and other job-related activities as directed.
• Sanitation
• Do NOT wear long sleeves at the picking table.
• Keep the breakroom picking room and lower part of process room clean.
• Keep all areas assigned to you on the sanitation schedule maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work any shift
• This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

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 Sales Director, the Sales Manager will be a critical member of the sales team, helping to both maintain current business and build new business within the Peanut Shelling business.  The Sales Manager will lead contract negotiations with customers and grow business by building new opportunities and defending against competitive threats. 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success working with internal resources to further develop relationships with key accounts and building competitive advantage with our customers through strategic use of business-specific resources. 

Position Responsibilities 

• Work with the Sales Director to develop and implement a strategic sales plan on a customer-specific basis in order to meet and/or exceed corporate sales objectives.
• Work with the Sales Director to manage existing customer relationships, both directly and indirectly through a network of industry brokers (as needed).
• Work with the Sales Director to manage relationships with industry brokers, positioning Olam Peanut Shelling as a preferred supplier choice in the peanut industry.
• Develop new accounts and drive sales volume growth for our peanut products in the US market and export markets, as deemed appropriate.
• Deepen our understanding of the market and the requirements of our customers.
• Analyzing and arranging complex market and industry numbers to provide clear and concise next steps for management decision making. 
• Work with the Customer Service / Logistics group to manage and move excess inventory in the most cost effective manner possible.
• Work with the Accounting / Finance team to resolve any accounting related issues with customers, as needed.
• Represent ofi / Olam Peanut Shelling in a positive light when / if asked to serve on various industry membership committees (American Peanut Sheller Association, American Peanut Council, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the peanut industry, or other relevant field.
• Strong working knowledge of peanut industry supply chain is preferred.
• Business-to-business sales experience; strong general business acumen, profit and loss management and analytical and technical skills are preferred.
• Experience managing relationships with customers and internal stakeholders is preferred.
• Strong self-initiative, with the ability to operate at a high level with minimum supervision is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical intelligence.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee 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: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com 

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency /unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. 
• Installs wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.
• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.  
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform requirement maintenance and service. 
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform regular Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operators, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to management.
• Responsible for not leaving plant premises when known problems exist without assuring corrective action is in place.
• 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, Bloodborne pathogens, and lockout/tagout. 
• All employees are responsible for the quality of OEN products. Each employee must perform his/her job function in accordance with the GMP rules and the sanitation, safety, and HACCP Programs.
• Sanitation:  Must keep the work area clean, neat, and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School or GED equivalent
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience
• This position requires working varied hours and/or weekend work.
• This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.