Receiving / Lab Operator

Job Description:

Quality tests of all incoming raw materials as specified in reception procedure

 Sampling raw materials from bulk trucks, big bags, and totes

 Perform various laboratory analysis on raw materials according to control plan

 Perform receiving document procedures (delivery documentations) and sign delivery documents including, if necessary, quality / quantity objections

 Inform Q&FS Manager of quality deviations according to product standards and production procedures

 Accept or decline reception of goods according to reception procedures

 Collaborate with raw material supply coordinator on inbound receiving scheduling priority

 Offload raw materials from trucks (bulks -liquids, seed, meals…, big bags, bags) (including adding of chemicals like insecticide or antioxidant as required by quality specifications)

 Accurately maintain WMS (Warehouse Management System)

 Immediately report any stock discrepancies

 Day to day use of forklifts and shag truck to offload and store raw materials in warehouse

 Laboratory instrument calibrations, verifications and record keeping

 Perform area-related equipment first level maintenance

 Perform inventory of raw ingredients in bins, silos and racks (cyclical and period end inventories)

 Detect and report raw material quality problems

 Advise raw material supply coordinator of late or missing raw material deliveries

Customer service with inbound delivery companies

 Prepare samples and documentation for external labs

 Preparation of finished products to ensure quality control (micro sampling)

 Accurate submission of products to offsite/external laboratory

 Working knowledge of food safety

 Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's

 Prioritize work daily by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area

 Promote high quality team environment through effective team work and self-management with a positive attitude

 Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area

 Understands production schedules as they relate to shut downs

 Detailed cleaning of large areas and work spaces

 Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment

 Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment

 The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping projects.

 The ability to work in enclosed spaces

 The desire to work as an interactive team in a plant setting

 When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner

 Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation

 Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals

 Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Manager

Physical/Environmental Requirements

 Standing on a concrete floor

 Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

 Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55lbs

 Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

 Vision correctable to 20/20