Chemical Operator I - Full-time

Description

Chemical Operator

The Chemical Operator is responsible for ensuring adherence to production schedule by compounding (batch mixing) concentrates and syrups in an accurate and timely manner. This position is also responsible for extracting flavors as well as mixes concentrate for use in intermediate batches, finished extracts, flavor blends, emulsions and juice products; completing appropriate documentation to support inventory accuracy and batch traceability and ensuring equipment is properly sanitized; compiling reports of progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems. The Chemical Operator is also responsible for ensuring product quality by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and all Standard Operating Procedures.

Join the team at Dr Pepper Snapple Group and make a difference by pursuing everything that you do with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas”. The success that comes from within each of us is recognized, and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

Shift and Schedule

This is a full time position working on our 2nd shift. Our 2nd shift will start any time between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. The shift can last between 8 - 12 hours depending on the needs of the business. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends is required.

Pay Rate

The starting pay rate for this position is $18.50 per hour.

Position Responsibilities

1. Maintains and executes the master sanitation schedule while adhering to facility safety practices and procedures
2. Operates sanitation equipment/Clean in Place (CIP) systems and completes product transfers to liquid packaging lines.
3. Uses understanding of SAP to execute transactions for compounding; reads and follows SAP production instruction sheets.
4. Weighs materials, pumping ingredients into and out of mixing drums and totes.
5. Ensures that all product produced meets quality specification by properly sanitizing all equipment, following recipe instructions, and calculating and accurately measuring all ingredients. Conducts in-process quality checks and provides samples for the quality lab.
6. Completes appropriate documentation to support inventory accuracy and batch traceability by recording production information and material usage in SAP as the actual production takes place. Maintains production logs as necessary.
7. Monitors equipment performance and performs routine case and maintenance as required. Works in partnership with maintenance technician to resolve equipment problems.
8. Using general compounding skills, compounds syrups and simple blends.
9. Using shear mixers and homogenizers, mixes natural and artificial flavors, juices, dyes, and preservatives for use in intermediate batches.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards

We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• 6 months of prior experience in batching, mixing, or compounding

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is one of North America’s leading refreshment beverage companies, manufacturing, bottling and distributing more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, waters and other premium beverages.

With a brand heritage spanning more than 200 years, the DPS portfolio includes some of the most recognized beverages in the Americas. More than 75 percent of the company’s overall volume is from brands that are either #1 or #2 in their flavor categories. In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the DPS portfolio includes 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Squirt, Peñafiel, Yoo-hoo, Rose’s, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. EOE Minority/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled