KP Processor I

Reasonable Accommodation

Essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to himself/herself or others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weighs ingredients to work orders to +/- 1% accuracy
• Processes bulks in accordance with SOPs and written procedures
• Operates a forklift ensuring all safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Uses JDE inventory tracking system and handheld scanners to look up, issues, transfers and adjust inventory
• Fills out work orders and all logs in accordance with SOPs, GMPs and other procedures.
• Identifies and addresses issues related to raw materials and processing bulk.
• Takes ownership of batch weighing, processing and transferring to ensure quality is maintained.
• Transfers bulk to designated holding vessels.
• Actively participates in all safety trainings and is involved in maintaining a safe work environment
• Follows all safety procedures, including wearing PPE, identifying and removing potential hazards and having a proactive safety attitude.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with employees within the department as well as other supporting departments.
• Understands and follows all applicable SOPs and other formulation procedures.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly work area.

Additional:

• Performs disposals of expired ingredients, returned bulk and other materials in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Works as instructed by Head Formulator/Lead Formulator.
• Performs duties of other positions in the work area as needed or other tasks as assigned by supervisor or coordinator

Supervision of Others:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential:

• Ability to certify as a Melaleuca forklift operator.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.)
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability and aptitude to operate complex mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work in varying work conditions including a hot and humid environment.
• Ability to work in tight spaces including under and around holding tanks and processors.
• Ability to move 400-600 lb. drums utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Knowledge of current GMP's and FDA Regulations concerning cosmetic and drug products.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.

Additional:

• One (1) or more years experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.
• Chemistry education or experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable chemicals, their appearance and how to safely handle and blend them.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• 2 years prior forklift experience or equivalent is preferred.