Technician, Operations
Company: Corbion
Location: Blair
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms,
preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. The
Operations Technician is responsible for the monitoring and control
of all production processes of the department Acid and Derivatives
and is required to ensure that products are manufactured within the
required specifications for quantity, quality and time, with due
observance of the regulations. SHIFT REQUIREMENT: The Operations
Technician works a rotating 12 hour shift, which includes weekends.
Shifts are on a3-2-2-3 schedule for one month on days, then rotates
to nights for one month, same 3-2-2-3 schedule, then rotates back
to days.
Essential Job Functions:
Monitoring the production processes in the field and from the
control room, based on the standard operating procedures,
regulations, customer specifications and additional instructions of
the supervisor. This includes:
The start-up, operation, control, monitoring and regulation of
production processes, in the field and from the control room. The
measured addition (manually and via control equipment) of raw and
auxiliary materials.
The exchange of control findings between the technician in the
plant and the technician in the control room, and the execution of
specified control and operation actions.
Taking samples during production for the purpose of in-process
determinations, to be carried out personally, or for laboratory
analysis.
Entering data in the ERP system for accounting purposes. This
includes:
Creating 'shop orders', receiving and issues raw materials,
receiving and issuing of (semi) finished goods and rework.
Receiving and Creating Bill of Ladings for bulk shipments.
Printing labels for finished goods
Keeping production facilities in operational condition, in order to
achieve minimum loss of productivity and thus creating maximum
availability. This includes:
Carrying out cleaning activities in the buildings and grounds in
accordance with documented procedures and regulations.
Entering work orders for Maintenance activities.
Helping to train less experienced/new co-workers in the operation
of equipment and all of the above-mentioned tasks.
Registering data and handing over the production processes in a
manner that guarantees optimal progress of the process.
Clean equipment and work areas for sanitation and hygiene. Perform
minor mechanical maintenance on equipment. This includes, for
example, tightening flange bolts, adjusting equipment settings,
lubrication of equipment, and other operations.
Completes an effective shift crossover communication with incoming
crews to ensure efficient continuous operation.
Take action as instructed by the Area Supervisor or other
management by direct communication either written or verbal.
Follow all safety rules.
Carry out minor troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment and
instruments and promptly seek further technical and/or maintenance
help when such repairs fail to yield corrective action.
Executes QESH standards per defined roles and responsibilities to
ensure personal and product safety and quality.
Performs within the guidelines of all Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Security measures,
Housekeeping, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP), all
quality, regulatory, environmental, safety and health guidelines
and regulations. These standards are used in all daily activities
to ensure product safety and quality are in compliance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
3-5 years' experience in an industrial environment
Safety training for process industry
Process operator experience
Skills
Multi-tasking, Computer (Word, Excel, BPCS)
Mechanical, Forklift driving
Team work
Safety hazard identification, Laboratory Skills
General Working Environment
Operations Technicians are required to work in a plant, with some
tasks taking place outside of the plant.
Operations Technicians will take samples of products, perform batch
adjustments and will have to wear the appropriate PPE including but
not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, safety boots, chemical
suits, face-shields, rubber gloves and uniform clothing.
Temperature inside and outside the facility will range between
-15*F and 120*F depending on location and the activities
involved.
Usual Physical Activities
Through the course of a typical shift an individual in this
position will perform the following activities;
Must be able to perform moderately heavy physical activity 25% of
time and lift weight up to 50lbs
Must be able to lift or pull heavy objects daily, in excess of
50lbs
Sitting,
Prolonged Standing, 20% of the time
Walks extensively, 20% of the time
Kneels,
Bends, repetitively
Squatting, repetitively
Reaches above and below the shoulders,
Traverses multiple plant levels via stairs, frequently
Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually
involved in performing written and verbal job functions.
About Corbion Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid
and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers,
functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae
ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other
processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of
food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100
years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety,
quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep
application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with
customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our
solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home
& personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical
devices, and bioplastics. In 2023, Corbion generated annual sales
of ---1,443.8 million and had a workforce of 2,727 FTE. Corbion is
listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse
workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard
to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national
origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual
orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization
or any other non-merit factors. Corbion provides reasonable
accommodation to applicants. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual
recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job
postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit
unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All
candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have
been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent
Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will
be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the
Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to
the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
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