Processing Mixer - Phelps Industries LLC : Job Details

Position Summary: Processing Mixer are responsible for meeting set production throughput goals. Insuring all product quality checks and recipes are followed and documentation is correct. Follow all safety procedures and GMP guidelines. Assist in general housekeeping duties.

Essential Functions and Related Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the departing shift to determine product being run, how the equipment is performing, and any necessary information.
• Visually inspect area for any safety issues or conditions and report to supervisor immediately.
• Communicate with Processing Lead person for Mixing schedule and batch sheet information.
• Follow batch processing record and record lot numbers.
• Read all notes and special instructions accompanying batch recipe sheet.
• Mix ingredients following batch recipe and stated mix times.
• Any non-conforming product found to be contaminated must be recorded and discarded immediately. Quality Control must be notified.
• Practice all safety and GMP policies.
• Insure all paperwork is accurately filled and completed.
• Clean equipment, and surrounding area in between products and before shift change.

Job Qualified

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be detailed oriented
• Must be 18 years of Age

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups

of customers or employees of organization.

• Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills: No computer skills necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests

• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;

Promotes a harassment-free environment.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;

Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

• Motivation - Measures self against standard of excellence. Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

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.

• Lifting 60 lbs.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Some close vision work required.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• 20/20 or corrective vision.

Work Environment

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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.

• Regularly Exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather) environment.
• Activity near moving equipment is necessary
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).