Stevia Plant Operator-3

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.

About Us

 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:

Food Safety

• Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption 

Environment

• 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 & Safety 

• 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 are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.