At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Operator is based at the Totowa, NJ plant. This union position will work directly on the production floor to complete tasks related to machine operation, batch production and safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for product quality while maintaining company standards and processes.
• Operate blender and kettle machines while maintaining a positive, clean and safe working environment.
• Perform boxes and bags palletizing.
• Follow all GMP’s, Safety and Environmental regulations as well as company policies.
• Complete production reports to identify problems and maximize productivity.
• Attend regular team meetings which include effective communication of organizational and policy changes.
• Adhere to Lean Process Control Board procedures to ease communication at shift changes
• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of one (1+) plus year manufacturing experience, preferably in a batch maker, mixer, or blender role preferred.
• This position requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions and reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Lifting up to 55lbs.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Lean Process understanding preferred
• Willingness to work second or third shift with occasional weekend shifts
• Understanding of union policies and procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Manufacturing plant is large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise. Workers are frequently exposed to high temperatures during the summer months. Some work in cold environments during winter months. Production/Warehouse areas are dusty.
• Workers are required to wear masks, hair nets, or gloves to protect the product from possible contamination. Certain areas require respirators.

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2021, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,070.8 million and has a workforce of over 2490 employees. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.

Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.