Blanching Operator 2nd Shift

Description

Job Title : Blancher Operator

Location : OEN – Dublin, Texas

Department : Operations

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

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 at 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 Shift Supervisor.

Blanching Operator ensures that the blanching equipment is set up properly, monitors the blanching process, adjusts settings as needed, and maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Know how to operate and maintain blanchers so that the blanchers operate at maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure and maintain adequate levels of product in the blanching bins at all times and notify your Shift Supervisor of any changes in those levels.
• Inform the dryer operator to start drying the next lot of products at the appropriate time.
• Have a general knowledge of the total lab operation.
• Perform quality checks hourly on the product that is being processed.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, working, and used properly.
• 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.
• Keep the Shift Supervisor fully informed of all problems with recommended solutions.
• Execute special projects and other-related activities as directed.
• Sanitation Responsibilities :
• Assist in keeping the processing room clean, neat, and organized.
• Keep the blanching room clean at all times.
• Keep all areas assigned to you on the sanitation schedule maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

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.