Production Operator

Production OperatorLocation: Ames IA Contract: 3-6 Months and Possibility of Extension Confirm Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7A-5.30PTop 3 Skills/RequirementsDependable, flexible, physical and fast pacedMust HavesForklift, mechanical, reliability, show up on timePurpose of the PositionDo all production activities and operate production equipment in accordance to the plant capacity and in conformity with SHE requirements, SOP's, Quality standards and time sequences. Performs all duties associated with the production of custom vitamin premixes. Receives, unloads, stores, delivers and ships raw and finished materials.Position Context1st mission is to produce in a safe way with respect of all safety procedures in place.Main Operations UsedMixing, packaging, blending, packaging machines Certification of the plants: ISO 9001 / 2008 Position contentKey Areas of Accountability/ResponsibilityHandle raw materials, transport from storage to dispenser room, weigh them as required per the batch formula and add them to required mixer. Additionally Production Operator employees may be required to print, inspect and reconcile labels, fill silos, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement, visually inspect both 3PRM raw materials and finished goods for quality release, prepare samples for homogeneity and carryover samples, as well as safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods. Able to work unsupervised in pre-weigh, batch build, and COP areas. Monitor equipment and production process parameters; record process conditions and actions. Report disturbances to the Team Lead and inform him/her about production process adjustments/concerns. Take raw material and finished good samples and analyze these; decide on operational action to be taken. Perform minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous efficient operation of process. Take care of good housekeeping within area of responsibility, in compliance with guidelines, orders and instructions. Allergen storage, cGMPs, 5S and other programs/requirements fall into housekeeping requirements and must be followed.AuthoritiesHandle raw materials, transport from storage to dispenser room, weigh them as required per the batch formula and add them to required mixer. Additionally employees may be required to fill silos, complete final packaging and safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods. Participate in inventory cycle counts. Take samples and analyze these; decide and communicate on operational action to be taken. Perform minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous operation of process. Monitor equipment and process parameters; record process conditions and actions. Report disturbances to the lead operator and inform him about process adjustments/concerns. Incoming 3PRM sampling, visual inspection & release activities. Inspection and reconciliation of batch labels for premixes. Finished goods visual inspection & release activities. Sample preparations for homogeneity & carryover activities. Sample preparations for process monitoring and quality plan lab submissions. Report deviations and assist in quality related deviation investigations and corrective actions.Complexity of the PositionThe position requires a the ability to work with minimal supervision, to apply good judgment, to work safely and responsibly, to be able to adapt to change, and be reliable & conscientious when coming to work. Production volume, number of formulas and raw material have a direct impact on position's complexity Knowledge and educational levelEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 6 month related experience preferred.Other SkillsAbility to operate computers. Must be able to operate forklift. Knowledge of, adherence to and enforcement of Client Corporate policies addressing Safety, Health, and Environmental and Quality requirements.