Career Opportunities: Production Operator - Belvidere, NJ (25344) Requisition ID 25344 - Posted 08/14/2018 - United States - Belvidere (NJ) - Manufacturing - Experienced Hire - At-will â?? Full Time - Diploma - Nutrition - DSM Nutritional Products - Human Nutrition & Health î??  Job Description  DSM â?? Bright Science. Brighter Living.â?¢ Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in life sciences and materials sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about â?¬10 billion with approximately 25,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found at www.dsm.com.   The Challenge Produces quality chemical intermediates and finished products to a pre-determined operations plan under general supervision. Usually acts as a member of a team. Performs assigned duties and operates process equipment in accordance with Key Performance Measures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPâ??s), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations. Maintains end-to-end process comprehension and coordination. Conducts activities such as sampling, testing, material handling, record documentation, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, general housekeeping, etc. Cross trains in multiple chemical processes.   The Position * Premix (liquid and dry blends operation) play an important role in differentiation in the HNH business and need to be clearly managed in line with the HNH BSD. * Focus on high quality products for the (baby) food, food and dietary supplement Industries. Address increasing regulatory demands and increasing pressure from competition. * Development of new premix formulations is a key success factor for the premix business. * Handle raw materials, transport from storage to dispenser room, weigh them as required per the batch formula and add them to required mixer. * Production Operator employees may be required to print labels, fill blenders, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement, inspect both raw materials and finished goods as well as safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods. Safe lifting is an essential task associated with the production of Dry and Liquid premixes. Individuals are required to frequently lift up to 25 kilo net weight containers.  Assess the area around you before lifting. Look for slip hazards or any other potential risk before lifting. Practice safe lifting skills at all times. Any container with weights greater than 25 kilo net weight should be lifted with additional help. * Able to work unsupervised in pre-weigh, batch build, and COP areas. * Monitor equipment and production process parameters; record process conditions and actions. * Report disturbances to the Team Lead and/or Lead Operator and inform him/her about production process adjustments/concerns. * Take raw material and finished good samples and analyze these; decide on operational action to be taken. * Perform minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous efficient operation of process. * Take care of good housekeeping within area of responsibility, in compliance with guidelines, orders and instructions. Allergen storage, cGMPs, 5S and other programs/requirements fall into housekeeping requirements and must be followed. * Warn offenders and inform the supervisor if and when instructions are not complied with. * Support in investigating asset utilization issues. * Communicate relevant details with ALL team members including leaving and incoming shift colleagues. * Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting equipment performance. Responsible for reporting and escalation of SHE incidents and being a member of Root Cause Analysis teams. * Serves as back-up to the Senior Production Operator as well as perform any other duties as required.   The Ideal High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to perform the physical requirements of duties in the assigned work area. Meticulous recordkeeping skills. Knowledge and skills to operate a personal computer and computer driven controls systems.  Valid unrestricted driverâ??s license. Position generally requires at least 2-5 yearsâ?? experience.   The Reward Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve peopleâ??s lives and solving the challenges of todayâ??s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.  Procedure & Contact Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your resume and cover letter via the career portal (www.dsm.com/careers). Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when these references checks are required. Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about â?¬10 billion with approximately 25,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext. For more information about DSM see http://www.dsm.com or connect on Â