Chemical Operator

Connections Personnel is hiring for a temp to hire Distillation Operator for our client located in Linden, NJ. Looking for a candidate who has worked in food or flavoring background to join the team. Must have distillation or reactor experience.

Requirements:

• Distillation or reactor experience, both vacuum & atmospheric.
• General distillation process physics understanding vacuum, open/closed systems, forward and reflux distillation, system parts and function.
• Understanding basic separation, solvent recovery concepts.
• Ability to correctly identify and pour raw materials in designated vessel utilizing scales.
• Ability to set up and use pumps, filters, scales and other equipment as well as control heat/vacuum.
• Ability to pack products into the correct containers and label as required.
• Flavor / Food Industry experience a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret Sage ERP system’s batch sheets, track batches in Sage ERP system, submit sample to Quality and print stock labels.
• Able to perform basic math and convert units of measure.
• Diligent in batch-record & log keeping with sufficient details.
• Ability to operate all on-site forklifts.
• Ability to read and produce batches when given disposition from Quality.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, SQF, HAACP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines.
• Compliance with the systems/programs of Flavor Producer’s Quality, Safety and Food Safety programs.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in batching environment preferred.
• General chemistry understanding a plus.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform routine work assignments, multi-tasking and following instructions with moderate supervision;
  ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to understand work procedures, methods and use required equipment.
• Strong writing skills and able to communicate proficiently in English.
• Must have forklfit experience.
• E-verify, drug and background check done prior to starting.
• Must have computer skills.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand 8+ hours per day;
bend or twist at the neck and waist;
repeatedly use hands tofinger, handle, or feel;
reach, power grasp (up to 3 hours per day), and/or pull with hands and arms;
talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk (3-6 hours per day);
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds (22.6 kgs.) without assistance and move up to 600-pound (272 kgs.) drums using appropriate equipment, e.G., pallet jack, drum dolly, and/or forklift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to food-grade fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic (cleaning agents) chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Working in the warehouse may, on occasion, expose this individual to non-hazardous fumes, and noise from equipment such as forklifts and air compressors.

Working in the production rooms may expose this individual to noise from blenders, mixers, pumps, and forklifts.

Benefits: ( offered once hired perm) Healthcare Coverage, 401K and PTO, Vacation and Holiday Pay.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6am-4pm plus overtime

Salary: $26-$28/hr

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