The Chemical Process Operator performs all the operating functions in the production departments.  Has a strong background in all areas and is capable of training new associates when necessary.

The position holder performs various jobs in the factory consistent with the physical demands and skill level of the position. 

• Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• The Chemical Process Operator performs all the operating functions in the production departments

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The incumbent will be responsible for:

Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.

• To comply with NFI’s Safety Policy and maintains a safe and healthy work environment that meets or exceeds governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards
• To comply with NFI’s Quality Policy for delivering 100% safe products to our customers.
• To load trucks and containers with NFI finished flavors and components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of batch tickets, production orders, HACCP forms and SAP transactions
• Inspect all outgoing containers for compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, customer, and company specifications.
• To unload trucks and tankers of flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of shipping and receiving documentation and SAP transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent reading and writing skills in English
• Excellent math skills for weights and measures of ingredients
• Certified operating a forklift.
• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills and SAP computer skills
• Intermediate problem-solving skills

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience
• To comply with OSHA, GMP, FDA, DOT, FAA, and EPA regulations while working in the shipping and receiving department.

To comply with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, FDA, DOT, and EPA regulations while working in the production operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of materials, tools, and ingredients. (5 – 55 lbs.)
• Frequent standing, walking, gripping, and reaching
• Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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