Tea Line Operator Lead

2 weeks ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Florida Food Products LLC Full time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Tea Specialist - SCC - Spinning Cone Column Specialist - 3rd Shift, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am. The Lead Production Operator will be responsible for the safe operation and management of various machines and equipment used in tea extraction and production. Key responsibilities include starting up and calibrating extraction equipment, loading tea hoppers, and monitoring and managing the performance of SCCs, decanters, centrifuges, blending and Evaporator. The operator will also handle tea dumpsters, pull and analyze samples of essence and solids, and manage the packing and storage of these materials.

Additional duties involve performing Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures on equipment, cleaning extraction areas, and rinsing equipment exteriors. The Lead Production Operator ensures that production runs efficiently according to daily and weekly plans, while also providing support for upstream processing, routine sample analysis, and occasional project needs. This role requires a deep understanding of SCC operations, troubleshooting, and process improvement to support our production goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate and monitor SCC equipment to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
  • Insure all employees always follow GMPS and Food Safety Standards to produce safe in-process products.
  • Address non-compliance with employees.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of SCC systems.
  • Analyze process data and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and yield.
  • Delegate work assignments and schedule employees to optimize production.
  • Collaborate with the production team to develop and refine SCC operating procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Train and mentor junior staff on SCC operations and best practices.
  • Document and report on SCC performance, maintenance activities, and process improvements.
  • Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork including records, inventory, inspection, chemical verification and sanitation reports.
  • Start up all extraction equipment
  • Load tea hoppers
  • Calibrate SCC's and enter setpoints
  • Run and monitor SCC's
  • Run and monitor Decanters
  • Run and monitor Centrifuge
  • Manage tea dumpsters 
  • Pull samples of essence and solids
  • Pack off and put away essence and solids
  • CIP all equipment after run is finished
  • Verify operators' clean tea extraction areas and rinse down all equipment exteriors daily.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have HMI mechanical experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with SCC technology or similar separation processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and process optimization.
  • Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in the industry.
  • Experience in the food and beverage industry.
  • Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation.
  • Certification in relevant technical areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Repetitive lifting 50 to 60 pounds 
  • Climbing stairs and ladders 
  • Prolonged standing and walking 
  • Repetitive bending, twisting and kneeling 
  • Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect products
  • Ability to work in high-temperature environment
  • Ability to tolerate prolonged heat
10:00 pm - 6:30 am

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