This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Control Room Operator / Lead

Job Tasks

Complete shift notesOrganize and prioritize production based on internal and external customer demandsDelegate jobs to operators working that shift and help them prioritizeMake toting paperwork as neededUpdate and present Gemba boardCheck intermediate, protein, raw material amounts to clarify what products can be made and whenPrint batch sheets, accurately load recipes in wonder wareFollow recipes through the process monitoring each stepHook up to intermediate tanks in the tank farm and meter in as neededMeter in from fractionation systemOffload fresh meat tankers. Check for signs of spoilage.Pull samples and adjust pH and/or moisture as specified on the batch sheetPrep reactors for pressure reactionsUse grind screens to screen from reactor to reactor and/or reactor to work tanksFlush heat exchangersPull and clean out reactor pots as neededKeep white board in control room updated as it pertains to dutiesClean reactors and reactor roomWork with R&D as needed for batch sheet/recipe updatesCommunicate with Dryer operator to determine their liquid needsCommunicate with Prime for all trailer, tanker, reefer movementsUpdate bulk liquid lot number sheetEnsure that all needed trailer moves have been completed and all raw materials are in house for the oncoming day/night shiftEnter batching into MacolaComplete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document Basic trouble shooting of equipment issues and assist all operators in troubleshooting equipment

Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Requirements:

Forklift InspectionsMaterial inspectionsFlow panel verificationsWeight verification vs. tolerancesIdentify protein types and check for signs of spoilage.Line walks completedProper PPE for chemical hazardsPrep reactors for pressure reactionsFollow all applicable SOPsHACCP documentation CCP documentation

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.