Confectionery Manufacturing Dispensing Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Dispensing Operator, you will be responsible for staging and dispensing of raw materials, cleaning dispensing area, while ensuring compliance with cGMP and SOP’s

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory and Safety requirements.
• Have complete understanding of all dispensing documentation (i.e., batch records, lot numbers, expiration dates, release dates).
• Open bags, boxes and other containers to be dispensed. 
• Use scales to measure raw materials.
• Weigh drums individually and all together to verify the weight. 
• Label all bags/containers appropriately with product name, lot, batch number, weight, etc.
• Use a logbook to document product name, the amount of raw materials used, equipment used, etc.
• Assist machine operators as needed.
• Maintain safe work environment
• Assuring use of raw materials to specifications
• Assist in training as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) 

• Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude. 
• Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
   

Experience: 

• Basic math skills including units of measurement (i.e., weight, size, volume).
• Record keeping skills.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Must have basic language skills. 
• Must be willing to learn new tasks and procedures.
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to work on weekends (occasionally and if necessary)
• Be very responsible and punctual

Computer Skills: 

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

Stand 

F (Frequently)

Walk 

O (Occasionally) 

Sit 

N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering 

O (Occasionally) 

Reach Outward 

O (Occasionally) 

Reach Above Shoulder 

O (Occasionally) 

Climb 

O (Occasionally)

Crawl 

O (Occasionally)  

Squat or Kneel 

O (Occasionally) 

Bend 

O (Occasionally) 

10 lbs or less 

N (Not Applicable)

11-20 lbs 

N (Not Applicable)

21-50 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

51-100 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

Over 100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less 

N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

26-40 lbs 

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

N (Not Applicable) 

Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) 

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) 

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) 

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Other Physical Requirements 

• Vision (Near, Distance) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Works in a climate-controlled environment.