Stevia Plant Operator-3

About the role

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world. Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants, Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients. These ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day. We are the secret ingredient to Make Food Extraordinary in some of the world's best loved brands. Could you be ours? Role purpose The Stevia Plant Operator has the responsibility of setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Stevia process as well as maintaining manufacturing equipment in our Decatur Stevia Plant. Safety accountabilities - EHS Critical Role Level 3 Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health, Safety, Quality, and Security are the overriding values in all activities. Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHSQS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs), Product Protection Principles (3Ps), and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life, protect our environment and our customers and consumers. Level 3 - Core EHSQS focus is 100% task oriented Responsible for area specific EHSQS procedure/policy Responsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazards All employees are responsible for: Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQS policies and procedures Being responsible for their own actions Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others and the environment Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken Main accountabilities Place safety and Food Safety as the highest single priority in the workplace. Operate process equipment and execute all the necessary tasks to produce natural high intensity sweetener products based on natural ingredients. Learn unit operations in material handling, reactions, filtration systems, spray drying and packaging. Complete sanitation task according to master sanitation programs. Participate in EHSQS audits, OSHA style compliance audits and EHSQS safety communications. Maintain records for each production run (runsheets, HACCP forms, Sanitation forms, etc). Sample and performing analytical tests when needed. Be diligent in monitoring/observing production runs and reporting deviations or trends. Troubleshoot operating equipment problems and relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel. Participate in reviewing safety and operating Standard Operating Procedures, Job Risk Analyses, and Pre-Startup Inspections, Work permits. Physical Requirements The position requires climbing stairs/ladders, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, sitting, and standing for 12 hour shift duration. FES Duty of Care: F ood Safety Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption E nvironment Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times. Report any environmental violations or near misses in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle. Health & S afety Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules. Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing. Performance measures The incumbent will be measured against site EHSQ, Production, Reliability, and Plant goals. Competencies, Skills and experience required Skills and experiences required. This individual must be self-motivated, a team player, skilled in verbal and written communication. Practical hands-on equipment, manufacturing experience and demonstrated mechanical aptitude are considered significant pluses. Ability to learn and identify improvements needed. Starting wage 27.50/hr EEO Statement: Tate & Lyle will base all of its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions a

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Reports to Stevia Plant Manager Line Manager +1 McIntosh Plant Manager Direct Reports None Starting Rate 27.50/hr Key Relationships Reporting to the Stevia Plant Manager, this position works closely with EHSQ Manager, Operations Specialist, Process Engineer, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, and contractors.

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