Experienced Spray Dry Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

H.B. Taylor Co. is a rapidly growing vertically integrated manufacturer of flavors, colors and specialty products. With over 70 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, H.B. Taylor Co. is recognized by our customers and our peers as a world class partner. We operate out of two facilities in Chicago. IL and Calumet City, IL locations, providing manufacturing excellence and best-in-class quality and customer service.

We are looking for a Spray Dry Machine Operator for our Chicago, IL location to join our team, and enjoy a dynamic, collaborative culture. This role will allow you to engage with the many exciting facets of a flavor and ingredient manufacturer. The ideal individual will a critical thinker, detailed oriented and results driven, but also have fun along the way. This is a full-time position with overtime.

Summary:  Machine Operation and Plant labor assisting in Production Department under the direction of the Department Manager and Sr. Shift Leads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  may include some of the following during a normal workday. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in the flavor and ingredient manufacturing production process.

Ability to take weights and read thermometers.

Willing to learn and use lab equipment.

Light mechanical ability required.

Ensures proper cleaning and sanitation of the production area immediately following each production run.

Properly completes paperwork for each production run. Including the pre-production and post-production check, and the operating parameters during production.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job is responsible has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Spray Dry  Machine Operation preferred, but willing to train
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Suite – Outlook, Email, Word and Excel)
• Comfortable using basic math skills
• Must possess a strong work ethic
• Must be Team Oriented

Education and/or Experience:  A high school degree or equivalent is preferred for this position.

Language Skills:  English language

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to perform basic math.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to bend, carry, reach, climb, twist and kneel, as well as frequently stand (for long periods of time) and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to hot and cold environment, airborne particles and odor in the plant. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Typical end time:

This position has two (2) shifts :

First Shift: 7:00 am - 7:00pm

Second Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00 am

This Job Is: Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on Experience

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One

H.B. Taylor Co. is a rapidly growing vertically integrated manufacturer of flavors, colors and specialty products. With over 70 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, H.B. Taylor Co. is recognized by our customers and our peers as a world class partner. We operate out of two facilities in Chicago, IL and Calumet City, IL providing manufacturing excellence and best-in-class quality and customer service.

Company Description

H.B. Taylor Co. is a rapidly growing vertically integrated manufacturer of flavors, colors and specialty products. With over 70 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, H.B. Taylor Co. is recognized by our customers and our peers as a world class partner. We operate out of two facilities in Chicago, IL and Calumet City, IL providing manufacturing excellence and best-in-class quality and customer service.