This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here (http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more.

Job Description

Control Room Operator / Lead

Job Tasks

• Complete shift notes

• Organize and prioritize production based on internal and external customer demands

• Delegate jobs to operators working that shift and help them prioritize

• Make toting paperwork as needed

• Update and present Gemba board

• Check intermediate, protein, raw material amounts to clarify what products can be made and when

• Print batch sheets, accurately load recipes in wonder ware

• Follow recipes through the process monitoring each step

• Hook up to intermediate tanks in the tank farm and meter in as needed

• Meter in from fractionation system

• Offload fresh meat tankers. Check for signs of spoilage.

• Pull samples and adjust pH and/or moisture as specified on the batch sheet

• Prep reactors for pressure reactions

• Use grind screens to screen from reactor to reactor and/or reactor to work tanks

• Flush heat exchangers

• Pull and clean out reactor pots as needed

• Keep white board in control room updated as it pertains to duties

• Clean reactors and reactor room

• Work with R&D as needed for batch sheet/recipe updates

• Communicate with Dryer operator to determine their liquid needs

• Communicate with Prime for all trailer, tanker, reefer movements

• Update bulk liquid lot number sheet

• Ensure that all needed trailer moves have been completed and all raw materials are in house for the oncoming day/night shift

• Enter batching into Macola

• Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document

• Basic trouble shooting of equipment issues and assist all operators in troubleshooting equipment

Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Requirements:

• Forklift Inspections

• Material inspections

• Flow panel verifications

• Weight verification vs. tolerances

• Identify protein types and check for signs of spoilage.

• Line walks completed

• Proper PPE for chemical hazards

• Prep reactors for pressure reactions

• Follow all applicable SOPs

• HACCP documentation CCP documentation

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.

We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

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